heavy-sixer Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Hey all – I’m hosting a writing contest on my site BeepBopBoop.com as a way of getting the project off the ground. I’ve been kicking the idea around for over a year now and I even posted something about it last June. The project is to start an online publication (something more akin to a literary magazine than a technical journal) with a focus on electronics, computers, video games, and electronic toys, and science fiction (including movies and music with related themes) from the 60s to the late 80s. All submissions of poetry, non-fiction and short fiction received between 6/21 and 7/31 will be considered for the contest provided they adhere to the following conditions: Entries must follow the Beep! Bop! Boop! submission guidelines (click on the “submissions” link in the left column to familiarize yourself with what we are looking for and how to submit your work). Entries must be your original work. No previously published entries (this includes publication on personal web sites or posting of material to electronic message boards/forums). Writers may submit material for all three categories (poetry, non-fiction, and short fiction). Winners will be announced and published in our premier issue slated for late August or early September. All submissions will also be considered for publication. So far, we will be giving away a copy of John Seller’s ARCADE FEVER The Fan's Guide to The Golden Age of Video Games to the winner of each category. If you or someone you know would like to donate prizes or help sponsor the contest in some way, please use the contact form. Please spread the word to non AA members. Now get writing! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Sounds like fun. I'll likely submit something as I tend to enjoy reminiscing and writing about the "old days" of gaming! Great prizes by the way! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-640271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted June 23, 2004 Author Share Posted June 23, 2004 Great! I'd like to get as many submissions as possible. Spread the word. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-640432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted July 2, 2004 Author Share Posted July 2, 2004 Any other writers out there? As I posted in the event forum, if anybody is going to an event, I'm interested in review articles with pictures. That would count as non-fiction. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-646627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 I would enter, but I already have that book. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-646642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted July 2, 2004 Author Share Posted July 2, 2004 I would enter, but I already have that book. Force yourself to write something new. I always need to be forced into writing. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-646687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Anyone? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-659288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Anyone? I'm sorry, but "beep bop boop" is not a phrase you and your friend came up with several years ago, but something people have been saying for a long time, therefore the title of your web site goes against you own submission guidelines so the International Internet Consortium will delete your web site within the next 48 hours. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-659305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 I'm sorry, but "beep bop boop" is not a phrase you and your friend came up with several years ago, but something people have been saying for a long time, therefore the title of your web site goes against you own submission guidelines so the International Internet Consortium will delete your web site within the next 48 hours. You're 100% correct. I'm a liar. Not only have I lied to myself and my family but to friends and acquaintances as well as millions of people I don't even know. For this and all of my sins (the list is too long and, frankly, too personal to list here), I am heartly sorry. May the International Internet Consortium have mercy on my soul. :wink: Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-659324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 If you wanted a few histories about some of the systems (Jag and gameboy just to name a few), I could submit them.... although that book is not something on my wantlist... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-659449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Oops, I forgot, you might not want them because they came after 1980, although they are pretty good (IMO). Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-659451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 I'll take a look at them if you would just like to submit them for publication on the site. Let me know. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-659752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 Thanks to Atari Charles for the first poetry submission! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-659997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermChase Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 I'll submit some poemage in a few days, cause I'm already working on a mighty long poem. But...if I don't forget, I will! ------ Chase Hermsen Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-661420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted July 22, 2004 Author Share Posted July 22, 2004 I'll submit some poemage in a few days' date=' cause I'm already working on a mighty long poem. But...if I don't forget, I will! [/quote'] Great! Don't forget! I'll be on vacation next week, so send whatever in and I'll get back to people the week after. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/52692-writing-contest/#findComment-661776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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