The Writer's Pulse

Sure, World Of Warcraft might lead to countless hours wasted at a computer screen leveling up a night elf feral druid, but all that time spent soaking in Warcraft lore might also net you the grand prize in Blizzard Entertainment’s new creative writing contest:

“To enter, submit a 3,000 to 10,000 word story written in English and set in the Warcraft, StarCraft, or Diablo universe by April 12 and earn your chance to visit the Blizzard Entertainment headquarters and meet the writers and staff behind the lore seen in the games and books.”

Awards for the competition are naturally geared toward fans of Blizzard’s game franchises. Runners-up become proud owners of signed novel compilations, while first prize scores a free meal with the company’s writers.

You can find more information about the competition at it’s official webpage.

I recently helped judge a short fiction contest at a fan site (website and contest name omitted to protect the innocent), and although it wasn’t as serious as a true fiction competition, the experience reminded me of just what it takes to make sure your submission rises above the rest. Read the rest of this entry »