RE: Drones Do Not Dream
Someone resteemed the originalworks post, or otherwise, I wouldn't have seen it and didn't even know it existed. The Medibloc contest wasn't really what I would want to regularly do, either. To really feel comfortable, I would need more time to go over all of the information, and then try to figure out just how much to cover. Their guidelines made it such that it sounded like they wanted a press release more than an article, so that's kind of the slant I took.
Otherwise, I would have also needed to spend some time digging up information on the downside of the Medibloc blockchain, find some credible detractors, etc. Not sure how easy that would be to do.
Great potential there though. I'll use it if they deliver on their promises. Might have to go to the doctor more often. :)
re: neoxian contest
Well, we'll see. I thought of the possibility it was a holding vote, but I'm not crossing my fingers or holding my breath. I'll just try to be on top of when the next one comes out and try to come up with something that might fit the criteria better.
I think I need to find other sources of earning STEEM. I think we all do. I've been looking into commenting where there is a steem bounty present. There aren't as many as I thought there might be, but every little bit counts, I guess.
The reason they have you resteem it is to get more exposure.
I think they were looking more for the press release-type piece so you probably did really well. Let me know how it goes. It seems like they had some really big prizes. That would be cool if you won one of those.
re: neoxian contest
Just wait and see what happens. You've done the work now, so there's nothing more you can do. Relax and hopefully you win!
I wouldn't mind getting more Steem. Maybe the prices will drop enough that I actually buy some! Let me know how it goes with the Steem Bounty. I haven't found it to be highly rewarding, but like you said, "every little bit helps."
It was very helpful. Mazzle was the one who resteemed it. Looks like he entered, too. His was a lot longer post, so he went more all out.
re: neoxian
Are you telling me to CHILL?! 😁
Actually, I thought I was acting quite reserved and adult-ish. Even so, the results are out and I did not win any of the places. If you like, you can follow the post link:
https://steemit.com/writing/@neoxian/neoxian-s-prodigious-and-desolate-post-apocalyptic-writing-contest-results
Apparently the funny, strange story was what they liked best for post-apocalyptic. can't say I blame them. Comedians are supposed to have tragic lives so a post-apocalyptic society should create some of the best comedians ever, right? :)
I hope you win a big prize from the OriginalWorks contest.
I would never tell you to chill. That's the single most effective phrase for getting someone to not chill. I'd just say "enjoy the ride." Ha ha.
I'm sorry that you didn't win. I haven't read the other stories, but I really liked yours. I would continue reading it if there were more installments.
They do say that tragedy plus time equals comedy, so that makes sense. Still, sorry you didn't win this time.
I'm good. It's actually nice to have some competition, and since I heard about it late and then couldn't come up with something newer, I adapted what I already had written. It wasn't what they wanted. But it sounds like there will be other opportunities, and now that I have neoxian set on GINAbot to ping me when there's a new post, I'll know sooner when the next one occurs so I can come up with something.
The sad thing is, I have another story started that would have worked pretty well, but I couldn't find it. I have no idea where it is, and that bugs me. But I ran several searches and it's not there. Hopefully I didn't overwrite it with something or delete it. I usually horde files. :)
I actually like how the originalworks post came out, so we'll see. It might be lighter than they wanted information wise. But there's plenty of prizes to go around (up to 90 I think), so I'm bound to end up with something. This contest was only 72 hours, and it started on the weekend, so not a whole lot of time to put something together anyway.
Smart to add him to your GINAbot. Then you'll have a head start on writing a killer piece.
That sucks that you can't find the story. That's not a fun place to be in. Super frustrating! I hope you find it.
Honestly, I started reading the other post and I liked your story better. It was a succinct chapter that really set the stage for something that I think could be really cool. I also was able to connect with the main character much better. I liked that too. Keep at it. I think you've got something there.