Contest summary from Winning Writers:
>Recommended free contest awards C$3,000 prize and publishing contract with EWC Press for a previously unpublished, English-language speculative fiction novel manuscript, 40,000-150,000 words, by a Canadian writer. Novels may be written for either YA or adult audiences, but all entries must be in the speculative fiction genre. Sponsor encourages the submission of manuscripts that are "innovative, disruptive, and diverse". No simultaneous submissions permitted. Complete sponsor's online entry form and upload your speculative fiction manuscript, along with a brief description of the book (250 words maximum) and a personal bio (250 words maximum).
Contest details
- Sponsor: ECW (Entertainment, Culture, Writing)
- Category: Unpublished speculative fiction novel
- Submission length: 40,000-150,000 words
- Entry fee: No fee
- Awards: C$3,000 and publishing contract with EWC Press
Guidelines and submission information (Organization's contest page)
This contest has been vetted and approved by Winning Writers
Has anyone gotten the $7 audiobook from ECW Press? Steve mentioned it on the podcast that, if you provide proof of purchase for the paperback, you can get the audiobook for $7. I really want to get this deal but cannot figure out how to apply the proof of purchase on ECW. Any ideas?
I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.
Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.
Do your worst!
I'm surprised it hasn't decade.
For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.
I said "hey look, an escaPEA"
No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!
Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies 😂
It really does, I swear!
Because she wanted to see the task manager.
They’re on standbi
Pilot on me!!
Nothing, he was gladiator.
This story is based in the SSB-verse (created by u/bluefishcake) and takes place at least 100 years after initial occupation. Humanity has proven itself in combat, subterfuge, and all-around fucking shit up so much that the Shil are starting to feel threatened. To mitigate that threat, at least according to the nobles in charge (with valuable input from those who were on the ground with the human forces), they agree to return partial autonomy of Earth to the humans, under the conditions that they still provide the above-mentioned services in name of the empire, and they stay under the management of a planetary governess. This story is not canon, although there will be canonical elements included. This is strictly a fanfic and I hope it rocks as hard as it sounds in my head.
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Snake One
“Sir. CAG reports a lone pirate vessel roughly 10,000 meters off our port side. Says that might be an easier way in than using one of his scouts.” Jun stands at attention awaiting the commander’s next order.
“Heh. That’s not a bad idea. Tell CAG thanks for the suggestion. Gather the team.” A few seconds pass. “Alright Snake One, looks like adult swim time is here. I need all of you mag-locked onto our scout craft and ready for intercept operations.” Soon enough there are five bodies “strapped” down to the Cobra scout craft. Johnson walks over to the pilot and gives him a rundown of what’s going on. Placing extra emphasis on keeping him and his boys from getting shot and not being detected by their target.
The pilot nods and climbs in the cockpit, running through pre-flight systems checks and receiving coordinates for the enemy vessel. He hears a metallic thunk signaling that all “passengers” are aboard, then receives a message saying the hangar is clearing for takeoff. A minute later a green light appears on his HUD and he takes off into a barrage of friendly laser fire. Reverting to his pilot training, he dives below the field of fire and levels out, getting a lock on the target and staying out of its blind spot.
The laser fire eventually ceases, leaving just a pirate craft getting the hell out of dodge. Unbeknownst to it, but knownst to the pilot and his “passengers”...she’s in for a
... keep reading on reddit ➡
Dad jokes are supposed to be jokes you can tell a kid and they will understand it and find it funny.
This sub is mostly just NSFW puns now.
If it needs a NSFW tag it's not a dad joke. There should just be a NSFW puns subreddit for that.
Edit* I'm not replying any longer and turning off notifications but to all those that say "no one cares", there sure are a lot of you arguing about it. Maybe I'm wrong but you people don't need to be rude about it. If you really don't care, don't comment.
When I got home, they were still there.
What did 0 say to 8 ?
" Nice Belt "
So What did 3 say to 8 ?
" Hey, you two stop making out "
I won't be doing that today!
The book will be released in 2023 and sounds like she is not holding back on what she went through in wrestling.
The excerpt from the Wrestling Observer:
"Micelli has an autobiography with ECW press that will be released in early 2023. The book will talk about the power brokers of the sport harassing and abusing women with impunity, pitting talent against each other and covering up scandals. She also talked about her time with monster trucks where she said they also had no respect for women. Micelli is writing the book with noted wrestling writer Greg Oliver"
Link to the latest Wrestling Observer (paywall): https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/september-20-2021-observer-newsletter-big-e-wins-wwe-championship-wwe
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Where ever you left it 🤷♀️🤭
This morning, my 4 year old daughter.
Daughter: I'm hungry
Me: nerves building, smile widening
Me: Hi hungry, I'm dad.
She had no idea what was going on but I finally did it.
Thank you all for listening.
There hasn't been a post all year!
You take away their little brooms
It was about a weak back.
It’s pronounced “Noel.”
After all his first name is No-vac
Contest summary from Winning Writers:
>Recommended free contest awards C$3,000 prize and publishing contract with EWC Press for a previously unpublished, English-language speculative fiction novel manuscript, 40,000-150,000 words, by a Canadian writer. Novels may be written for either YA or adult audiences, but all entries must be in the speculative fiction genre. Sponsor encourages the submission of manuscripts that are "innovative, disruptive, and diverse". No simultaneous submissions permitted. Complete sponsor's online entry form and upload your speculative fiction manuscript, along with a brief description of the book (250 words maximum) and a personal bio (250 words maximum).
Contest details
- Sponsor: ECW (Entertainment, Culture, Writing)
- Category: Unpublished speculative fiction novel
- Submission length: 40,000-150,000 words
- Entry fee: No fee
- Awards: C$3,000 and publishing contract with EWC Press
Guidelines and submission information (Organization's contest page)
This contest has been vetted and approved by Winning Writers
This story is based in the SSB-verse (created by u/bluefishcake) and takes place at least 100 years after initial occupation. Humanity has proven itself in combat, subterfuge, and all-around fucking shit up so much that the Shil are starting to feel threatened. To mitigate that threat, at least according to the nobles in charge (with valuable input from those who were on the ground with the human forces), they agree to return partial autonomy of Earth to the humans, under the conditions that they still provide the above-mentioned services in name of the empire, and they stay under the management of a planetary governess. This story is not canon, although there will be canonical elements included. This is strictly a fanfic and I hope it rocks as hard as it sounds in my head.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Snake One
“Sir. CAG reports a lone pirate vessel roughly 10,000 meters off our port side. Says that might be an easier way in than using one of his scouts.” Jun stands at attention awaiting the commander’s next order.
“Heh. That’s not a bad idea. Tell CAG thanks for the suggestion. Gather the team.” A few seconds pass. “Alright Snake One, looks like adult swim time is here. I need all of you mag-locked onto our scout craft and ready for intercept operations.” Soon enough there are five bodies “strapped” down to the Cobra scout craft. Johnson walks over to the pilot and gives him a rundown of what’s going on. Placing extra emphasis on keeping him and his boys from getting shot and not being detected by their target.
The pilot nods and climbs in the cockpit, running through pre-flight systems checks and receiving coordinates for the enemy vessel. He hears a metallic thunk signaling that all “passengers” are aboard, then receives a message saying the hangar is clearing for takeoff. A minute later a green light appears on his HUD and he takes off into a barrage of friendly laser fire. Reverting to his pilot training, he dives below the field of fire and levels out, getting a lock on the target and staying out of its blind spot.
The laser fire eventually ceases, leaving just a pirate craft getting the hell out of dodge. Unbeknownst to it, but knownst to the pilot and his “passengers”...she’s in for a rude awakening. The ve
... keep reading on reddit ➡