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Want to have fun with this mini challenge? Be the first to meet the challenge. Have fun!
Welcome to Author's Simple Quiz Contest
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This contest will run only for this month and is sponsored by Breaker~A Vigilante Ranger~ Author Icon.


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Prizes

1. Attention to detail MB and 10K

2. 5K gps

3. 2,500 gps



Rules

1. The round will start on the 23rd of July and end on the 31st of July 12:00 AM WDC time.

2. Only one answer for each question.

3. Please post all your best answers for each question at once. (Letters only)

4. A 75 gps entry fee is required. Please post me an mail with your entry free.

5. If anyone would like to donate to the contest, please send me an email. Anyone donating over 30K will receive a merit badge.


Way to go to meet the challenge!

1. In writers' terms, what best describes a manuscript?
A) Any ancient document of unknown authorship
B) Any complete piece of writing
C) Any piece of writing except poetry
D) Any writing except a work of fiction

2. What is the difference between articles and manuscripts?
A) They are the same thing
B) A manuscript is more serious in content than an article
C) "Articles" usually don't refer to fiction or poetry
D) Only a person with a university degree can call his/her writing a manuscript

3. Which is the most serious of the following mistakes made by new writers?
A) Failure to check spelling
B) Forgetting to include a SASE with a submission
C) Using the wrong kind of paper
D) Insufficient rewriting before submitting

4. What does SASE indicate?
A) Senior Author's Script Evaluation
B) Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope
C) Second Assistant Senior Editor
D) Don't call us, we'll call you

5. What is the first step before submitting a manuscript to a publisher?
A) Making sure the editor's name is spelled correctly
B) Including return postage with the manuscript
C) Re-reading the manuscript one last time
D) Researching the prospective publication for suitability

6. If a manuscript seems inappropriate for a publication the best thing to do is:
A) Go ahead and submit it, but use a pen name to conceal your identity
B) Write a different item for that publication
C) Seek a more appropriate publication for your manuscript
D) Re-write it to make it fit the publication

7. When your manuscript is rejected the best response is:
A) Send the editors a note to explain how wrong they are
B) Tape the rejection note to the refrigerator and brood over it for a few days
C) Go find a copy of the publication and try to understand what went wrong
D) File the rejection slip and try another publication

8. How do you best assure return postage if your manuscript crosses international borders?
A) Tuck a few dollars into the envelope
B) Include an International Reply Coupon
C) Just use postage from your own country and let them worry about it
D) Buy postage of the country where your manuscript is being sent

9. What is a simultaneous submission?
A) Working with two editors at the same time
B) Sending out many submissions that are similar, but not quite the same
C) Sending the same manuscript to two different publications
D) Being humble and obedient at the same time

10. What is a cover letter:
A) A letter glued to the outside of the envelope
B) An introductory letter for the editor's information
C) A letter to make sure any mistakes in your submission are covered.
D) Exactly the same as a query letter



: A. P. Roberts Author IconMail Icon
: 08-02-11 @ 10:19am
: 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B

: Breaker~A Vigilante Ranger~ Author IconMail Icon
: 08-02-11 @ 5:46am
: Entries Closed. Please stay tuned for the result. Winners will announce soon after the consideration. Good luck! Breaker

: J.A. Stevens Author IconMail Icon
: 08-01-11 @ 12:33am
: 1.b 2.c 3.a 4.b 5.d 6.c 7.d 8.b 9.c 10.b

: Telaena Author IconMail Icon
: 07-26-11 @ 8:35pm
: 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B

: QX ~ Brenton-> Author IconMail Icon
: 07-23-11 @ 9:57am
: My answers, and seeing everyone elses I think I might have made mistakes....YAY 1. B 2.c 3. b 4. b 5. d 6. c 7. c 8.d 9. c 10. b

: Storm Machine Author IconMail Icon
: 07-22-11 @ 3:09pm
: I actually had comments on some of these answers, but it doesn't seem like the proper forum to begin a discussions. 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B

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