One thing to note here. Everyone does reviews differently and we are all at different levels in our writing curve. so I believe we should not fault someone for any review even if we feel like they could've put more time into it. Perhaps they didn't see the story the same way as the last person. I have paid for coverage before and gotten two reads... and end up with two totally different reviews. Same price. One hated it/ one loved it. One gave great advice/ one was a waste of my money probably BUT they were still both individual reviews. If you start making these things where even a reviewer can be faulted or his story taken down because he does not review it 'enough' or the 'way' someone else feels it should be reviewed, you will have less participation. We all know this October OWC is the biggest and there are ALWAYS 20-40 entries. So if one writes and enters this one, they know the reading is going to be a bit of a chore. If you do not have the time to read, then don't enter this one. I also remember when there were no complaints if readers read at least half the entries and just didn't vote on the ones they did not read. Either way... I will be in on these owcs. October OWC will always be my writing anniversary, so it's special to me. I've learned so much from ALL the feedback here over the years. Grateful for it. Whether it is one line or a page, I feel like it's helped me. There are a few that I feel seek me out to destroy, but I'm not even that bothered by those. I welcome the feedback. It's how we grow. No judgement from me on feedback. Just happy to have some.

One other thing, I very recently paid a well known reader to review a short for me that I was going to rewrite. $75 is what it cost me. 8 pages. ONE review. Most of the OWC scripts go at least 12-15 reviews FREE of charge ... GREAT service we have here folks. Stop complaining and appreciate it for what it is.

Quoted from khamanna Dan, I know, usually it's too weeks for reads and reviews. Although that's been norm only for the last couple of years I think. If I recall correctly previously OWC's moved pretty quickly. Anyway, this time round it's because people started complaining about lack of reads too early so it moved very quickly toward closing.

We have this same issue almost every OWC. I really hope it doesn’t become a trend for Don to make adjustments to the OWC based on some comments. The OWC is freakin awesome!

Quoted from SAC We have this same issue almost every OWC. I really hope it doesn’t become a trend for Don to make adjustments to the OWC based on some comments. The OWC is freakin awesome!

Thanks for the considerate words.  I don't think it's fair to change the norm of 2 weeks.  Or, it should have been posted this could happen.

Look, I feel awful for my SS brothers and sisters.  I feel like I let you down.  I'm someone who wants to be counted on.  This change really hurt my ability to be a good contributor.

Dan

Dan, sorry you didn't get a chance to vote.
I say don't worry about it. And like you said it's not your fault, usually, these reading periods go for two weeks, you're right.

I really liked the entries. I know many resented RIP at the end, but it was done intentionally to push you down the murder road. At the same time, it felt wrong to stifle you that badly, so the genre was not limited to horror.

And I'm happy with the turnout. All the entries went different directions with the RIP. In some a phobic nutcracker wacks someone at the end and the murderer turned out to be a good guy - how cool is that.

I had 9 favorites, picked out 4 ultimate favorites in the end and marked accordingly. One of my "ultimate favorites" I liked more than the others but I didn't mark down the three others because of that. That could be a good discussion topic I think. Some strong entries just make it difficult to score the other. But I chose not to compare much.

Quoted from khamanna I really liked the entries. I know many resented RIP at the end, but it was done intentionally to push you down the murder road. At the same time, it felt wrong to stifle you that badly, so the genre was not limited to horror. And I'm happy with the turnout. All the entries went different directions with the RIP. In some a phobic nutcracker wacks someone at the end and the murderer turned out to be a good guy - how cool is that. I had 9 favorites, picked out 4 ultimate favorites in the end and marked accordingly. One of my "ultimate favorites" I liked more than the others but I didn't mark down the three others because of that. That could be a good discussion topic I think. Some strong entries just make it difficult to score the other. But I chose not to compare much.

Thanks for you efforts here.

I think this is the first OWC where I thought there were zero instances where a script did not meet the parameters.

Good challenge Khamanna!

The October OWCs are always my favorites. Wasn't able to take part this time due to trying to get those two short films ready and then having family visiting with the new baby...which means everyone within three hours of us is stopping by to visit! They're also staying for almost two weeks! And, they brought their dog and cat! So, I've been up to my ears in that kind of stuff. I hope you understand.  

Quoted from Grandma Bear Good challenge Khamanna! The October OWCs are always my favorites. Wasn't able to take part this time due to trying to get those two short films ready and then having family visiting with the new baby...which means everyone within three hours of us is stopping by to visit! They're also staying for almost two weeks! And, they brought their dog and cat! So, I've been up to my ears in that kind of stuff. I hope you understand.

Being a  grandfather of two very active boys - I can relate

@Pia, maybe one day when I'm a grandmother I will.

I'm kidding. Have wonderful two weeks with the baby and guests!

Quoted from khamanna . I know many resented RIP at the end, but it was done intentionally to push you down the murder road..

Rest assured in my update there will be no rest in peace.
I only put it in in my entry because it was part of the OWC.
Cuffs are off. The oppressed are freed!

Anyway Khamanna, you did a splendid job in coming up with th eseason's OWC.

Great challenge Khamanna, I thought that RIP tidbit was going to be a pain in the ass to throw in, but as I worked through the story it sort of appeared naturally. Others seemed to do pretty well with that too. Figured it was going to get old fast and stick out like a sore thumb, some did but most were good.

Great challenge. Phobias cool theme. Really good job Kamanna

Quoted from DanC Thanks for the considerate words.  I don't think it's fair to change the norm of 2 weeks.  Or, it should have been posted this could happen. Look, I feel awful for my SS brothers and sisters.  I feel like I let you down.  I'm someone who wants to be counted on.  This change really hurt my ability to be a good contributor. Dan

Hi Dan,

The schedule was posted in the theme and genre, so please do not paint me as being unfair.  I moved up the voting due date only 24 hours.  This particular schedule does not prevent you from being a good contributor.  You have unlimited time to read and review the scripts of the challenge.

- Don

Quoted from SAC We have this same issue almost every OWC. I really hope it doesn’t become a trend for Don to make adjustments to the OWC based on some comments. The OWC is freakin awesome!

Steve,

As mentioned, the schedule was set out at the outset (October 29th - Writer's Choices submitted) and was dependent on me trying to do something cool for Halloween (which may or may not happen).   I only moved the voting due date up about 24 hours.

Don

Quoted from Don Steve, As mentioned, the schedule was set out at the outset (October 29th - Writer's Choices submitted) and was dependent on me trying to do something cool for Halloween (which may or may not happen).   I only moved the voting due date up about 24 hours. Don

My bad, then. Look forward to your potential Halloween treat. A one day micro-script challenge???