Hmmm.

[agilebrit]

So, I wandered over to the Writers of the Future website today, as I am wont to do, to see if we had any updates on when the results will be in. Huh, sez I, they have a blog. I peruse the thing and notice that it says:

I got with Judy today and asked when the results would be out for the fourth quarter. She said the stories were out with the judges and she was hoping to the results in, hopefully as early as next week. I'll let you know as soon as she lets me know. [emphasis mine]

But, but, but... sez I, the fourth quarter ended, according to the rules, September 30. They should be judging the first quarter now, shouldn't they? The one that started October 1 and ended December 31? Unless John's got his dates and quarters frelled, which is, of course, a distinct possibility. Keeping track of such an enormous enterprise would have to tax your resources, and having the fourth quarter end when the year does makes eminent sense.

But if I'm going to have to wait until April or May for the results, I think I may cry.

*goes hunting LJ for people and comms with "Writers of the Future" as interests.

Comments

[wistling.livejournal.com]

Nope, John got it right - the FINAL results for the entries received by Sept 30th are due next week (or so), Fourth Quarter. The entries for entries with Dec 31st deadline are First Quarter 2007. Think of it this way: the September 30th entries need 3 months to process, therefore Fourth Quarter.

Hang in there!

[agilebrit.livejournal.com]

See, from the FAQ page, I thought that this:

When can I expect to receive the judging results?
Initial judging takes approximately eight to ten weeks after the quarter deadline to finalize. On occasion we run late and request your patience while we catch up.

meant that we'd hear something about the quarter that ends in December sometime around late February or early March. But I guess, looking at it, all that really means is that they might let you know where you fall as far as Quarterfinalist, Semifinalist, or Finalist in that time frame.

Augh. I'll be keeping an eye on the blog.

[wistling.livejournal.com]

Yeah, always double the suggested notification date. But if you do win, it's well worth the wait!