Erotic Short Story contest - open to all

[sliquid]

Do you have a Sexy Story (http://contest.sliquid.com)? A titillating tale? Naughty narrative maybe? Well Sliquid would like to hear it, and is planning to make it worth your while. Fact or fiction, from the top of your head to the pages of your diary, Sliquid is searching for the most erotic escapade, and the reward is oh so sweet. Submit your story or stories to Sliquid here (http://forums.sliquid.com) to be eligible to win a prize pack that includes products from Sliquid, Oh Mi Bod, and Ruff Doggie. MSRP of the prize is $200, and will be sent by US Mail to each winner. The Sexy Story contest will run for the entire calendar year of 2008, with one prize pack given to a new winner each month. Please read below for details of what is included in the prize pack, and rules and regulations for the Sliquid Sexy Story Contest (http://contest.sliquid.com).


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[Angelinity]

wow i gets Sliquid... prizepack lubricant!! what gives?

[sliquid]

not sure what your question is, or if there is one at all, but yes, Sliquid lubricants are included in the prize pack, as well as body washes, shave cremes, and a couple of toys.

[Angelinity]

implied question: does it need to be good. as in writing, that is.

[sliquid]

why don't you read a few of the pieces already submitted by other writers, and then you can be the judge of that?

You could even create an account and leave them some constructive criticism, in a place where they might see it.

Sliquid

[veinglory]

It is a win by popular vote, so far as I can see. So it might be fun to try but bear in mind you would be giving a FNAR for a chance at the prize :)

[sliquid]

we have arranged with several of our distributors to vote for the winners. So come the end of the month, I will send a link to each of the judges, and tally their votes.

What is FNAR?

[Maryn]

My mind enjoying the gutter so much, I'm reluctant to post my best guesses at what FNAR might mean... Kids can read here, remember.

Maryn, who really has no idea

EDIT: O-o-oh, First North American Rights. Gotcha.

[veinglory]

First publication rights--I was refering somewhat inaccurately to First North American Rights. This is what is normally sold to a market, so using it for a contest makes the story a less markletable 'reprint'. Just something for writers to keep in mind--bearing in mind this is a forum mainly frequented by those with a pro and semi-pro orientation to their writing. i.e. contests are nice but cash is nicer ;)

[Maryn]

In a more serious vein, can you tell us anything about the qualifications of the judges? What do they seek? What are they most likely to reward? What would be over the top, or overdone to death, in their eyes?

Maryn, decent erotica writer

[veinglory]

As it is done by forum I guess the easiest thing would be to look at previous winners?

[sliquid]

In a more serious vein, can you tell us anything about the qualifications of the judges? What do they seek? What are they most likely to reward? What would be over the top, or overdone to death, in their eyes?

Maryn, decent erotica writer

While I cant tell you specifics about the judges, I can tell you that they are associated with major adult distribution companies, specifically those who distribute both adult novelties (our lubricants) and adult fiction (the efforts of you guys)

Since we ARE in the adult market, I dont think you need worry about going over the top, you arent going to shock us. (Lets keep it legal though, ;) )

As far as what will be rewarded, I couldnt say for sure. Whatever makes the judges hot and bothered. I do know that we decided to allow others to judge instead of ourselves so that we wouldnt be partial to those who work our products into their stories, though I dont think that would be punished.

[mzr]

wat should i do to join contest

[sliquid]

all you need to do is create an account at http://forums.sliquid.com and post your story in the correct (January) forum.

Looking forward to reading it!

[Kathleen.Oxley]

Has the January winner been chosen yet?