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The official PreQuill ceremony for the 14th annual Quill Awards - Friday 14 May 2021 @ 5pm
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For a full list of nominations, go here: "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window..



Hello and welcome to the 2020 PreQuill Gala! Thanks to all who nominated and congratulations to all those who were nominated!

What's a PreQuill, you ask? Well, it's a red carpet event for all our nominees, panelists, and friends (and anyone who wants to attend) to come and mingle! At this event:

- you'll experience the big reveal of who the finalists are in 18 big categories; and
- we'll present 19 Quill Awards in smaller categories.


PreQuill Ceremony Manners:
*Quill* I will give an introduction at the beginning and the presenters will give a little spiel on each award, followed by the announcement of the winner.
*Quill* After each winner is announced, there will be a minute or so of time for the winner to post an acceptance speech if he/she is so inclined and/or present.
*Quill* For the PreQuill, you're invited and encouraged to chat along in the thread! Feel free to give comments, congratulate winners, call out your favorites, describe your attire, etc., etc. (Hint: Press the F5 key to refresh the page and keep up with comments *Wink*)
*Quill* You're also welcome to talk in this item both before and after the ceremony.
*Quill* Keep it in the rating please!
*Quill* Have fun!


Order of ceremonies:
*Quill* Finalists for Best Comedy, Satire, and Nonsense
*Quill* Finalists for Best Community
*Quill* Finalists for Best Dark
*Quill* Finalists for Best Drama
*Quill* Finalists for Best Fantasy or Science Fiction
*Quill* Finalists for Best Inspirational
*Quill* Finalists for Best Nature and Animal
*Quill* Finalists for Best Relationship and Friendship
*Quill* Finalists for Best Romance/Love
*Quill* Finalists for Best Spiritual/Religious
*Quill* Finalists for Best Forum (Non Contest)
*Quill* Finalists for Best Contest
*Quill* Finalists for Best Blog
*Quill* Finalists for Best Medium Poem, Structured
*Quill* Finalists for Best Medium Poem, Free Verse
*Quill* Finalists for Best Flash Fiction
*Quill* Finalists for Best Short Story (1)
*Quill* Finalists for Best Portfolio
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Advice/How-to and Self-help
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Arts, Hobby/Craft - proudly sponsored by Merry_Mikey Author Icon
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Cultural, Travel, Food and Cooking
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Educational
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Erotica and Adult
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Family - proudly sponsored by Merry_Mikey Author Icon
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Fanfiction
*Quill* Quill Award for Best History, Military, and War - proudly sponsored by Merry_Mikey Author Icon
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Holiday
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Horror
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Music
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Mystery, Crime, and Detective
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Paranormal and Supernatural - proudly sponsored by WYRM Author Icon
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Philosophy, Political, and Opinion - proudly sponsored by "The 4 Controversies ContestOpen in new Window.
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Psychology
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Thriller and Action/Adventure
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Tragedy and Death
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Women's
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Young Adult and Teen

Special thanks to our panelists and all our judges!

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Here are the nominees for Best Mystery, Crime, and Detective..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Twisted Tales ContestOpen in new Window. by Arakun the twisted raccoon Author Icon "Spirits at Lighthouses ChallengeOpen in new Window. by Beacon's Anchor Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by HikerAngel Author Icon "The HeistOpen in new Window. by Charity Marie - <3 Author Icon"

Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author Icon says "Congratulations on your first Quill, queenkissy! How awesome! That's fantastic!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Railway to nowhere?Open in new Window. by Merry_Mikey Author Icon "HomelessOpen in new Window. by D. Reed Whittaker Author Icon "The Promise of a Woman Open in new Window. by Mrs. Nixie Clause Author Icon "PaybackOpen in new Window. by Sumojo Author Icon "Twenty-nineOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Mystery, Crime, and Detective (as voted by you) goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Twenty-nineOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Tim! Your first Quill! *Bigsmile*"

Merry_Mikey Author Icon says "Congrats, Tim!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Paranormal and Supernatural... This category is proudly sponsored by WYRM Author Icon. Thank you so much for your sponsorship!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Here are the nominees for Best Paranormal and Supernatural..."

Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author Icon says "CONGRATULATIONS, T.J.Gunn! WOOHOO!!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""The Book of MasksOpen in new Window. by Seuzz Author Icon "WEIRD TALES CONTEST Open in new Window. by Beacon's Anchor Author Icon and wdwilcox "Paranormal Romance ContestOpen in new Window. by Jim Hall Author Icon "The Pewter WhistleOpen in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""That Swing WobblesOpen in new Window. by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! Author Icon "WaterfallOpen in new Window. by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon "Blue Easter EggsOpen in new Window. by Mastiff Author Icon "The Three JacksOpen in new Window. by wdwilcox"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Paranormal and Supernatural (as voted by you) goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Paranormal Romance ContestOpen in new Window. by Jim Hall Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Jim! *Bigsmile* "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And thank you again to WYRM Author Icon for their sponsorship!"

Merry_Mikey Author Icon says "Congratulations, Jim Hall!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Philosophy, Political, and Opinion... This category is proudly sponsored by "The 4 Controversies ContestOpen in new Window.. Thank you for your sponsorship!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Here are the nominees for Best Philosophy, Political, and Opinion..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by Beholden Author Icon "SolitudeOpen in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon "In TrainingOpen in new Window. by Satuawany Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by HikerAngel Author Icon "Months of FlamesOpen in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by ~Brian K Compton~ Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Dreamweaver Bar & GrillOpen in new Window. by Richard ~ Merry, Merry Author Icon "Blogocentric FormulationsOpen in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon "Complex NumbersOpen in new Window. by Waltz Invictus Author Icon "The Definition of Insanity Open in new Window. by MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by proton69 Author Icon "Hoax of a CrisisOpen in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Philosophy, Political, and Opinion (as voted by you) goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Hoax of a CrisisOpen in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Kiya! *Bigsmile*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And thank you again for your sponsorship, "The 4 Controversies ContestOpen in new Window.!"

PiriPica Author Icon says "Congratulations! "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Psychology..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Here are the nominees for Best Psychology..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""ConsumedOpen in new Window. by queenkissy "SolitudeOpen in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon "The Carousel Open in new Window. by Mrs. Nixie Clause Author Icon "In TrainingOpen in new Window. by Satuawany Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by ~Brian K Compton~ Author Icon "The Man at The Bus StopOpen in new Window. by Gio Kingsbury Author Icon "Life Made MeOpen in new Window. by 👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon "Paroxysmal ParadoxOpen in new Window. by queenkissy"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The honorable mention goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""ConsumedOpen in new Window. by queenkissy"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Krista!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The Quill for Best Psychology (as voted by you) goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by ~Brian K Compton~ Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Brian! Your first Quill! *Bigsmile*"

Merry_Mikey Author Icon says "Congrats to queenkissy and ~Brian K Compton~!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Thriller and Action/Adventure..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Here are the nominees for Best Thriller and Action/Adventure..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Harry Potter and the Mystified MuggleOpen in new Window. by Emily Author Icon "Twisted Tales ContestOpen in new Window. by Arakun the twisted raccoon Author Icon "The Lucky OnesOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon "Twenty-nineOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Tracking HorcruxesOpen in new Window. by eyestar~* Author Icon "REVENGE OR JUSTICEOpen in new Window. by Monty Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by jolanh Author Icon "SSV: The Raven, Part 1Open in new Window. by Raven Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The honorable mention goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Tim!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Thriller and Action/Adventure (as voted by you) goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Twisted Tales ContestOpen in new Window. by Arakun the twisted raccoon Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Arakun the twisted raccoon Author Icon! Your first Quill! *Bigsmile*"

PiriPica Author Icon says "Congratulations, Arakun the twisted raccoon Author Icon "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Tragedy and Death..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Here are the nominees for Best Tragedy and Death..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Magic WordOpen in new Window. by Santeven Quokklaus Author Icon "Farewell, for Now- Nom. 2020 Quill AwardOpen in new Window. by Thaddeus Buxton Winthrop Author Icon "One Last TimeOpen in new Window. by Lilith 🎄 Christmas Cheer Author Icon "Five Simple Steps [177.11] (298 words)Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by Lisa Noe Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""An EarwormOpen in new Window. by Beholden Author Icon "Lillian, at Fourteen (1908 - 1922)Open in new Window. by Ned Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by Solace.Bring Author Icon "He died a thousand timesOpen in new Window. by eyestar~* Author Icon "Life and Truth at a Dinner PartyOpen in new Window. by Charity Marie - <3 Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""The Man at The Bus StopOpen in new Window. by Gio Kingsbury Author Icon "The Lucky OnesOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon "Bye, DadOpen in new Window. by Zhen Author Icon "The EndOpen in new Window. by Waltz Invictus Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The honorable mention goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""He died a thousand timesOpen in new Window. by eyestar~* Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says " Congratulations Mona!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Tragedy and Death (as voted by you) goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Five Simple Steps [177.11] (298 words)Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations KÃ¥re! Your first Quill! *Bigsmile*"

PiriPica Author Icon says "KÃ¥re is a male name in Norwegian "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Women's..."

PiriPica Author Icon says "Congratulations, KÃ¥re! "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Here are the nominees for Best Women's..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""One Amazing LifeOpen in new Window. by Charity Marie - <3 Author Icon "The Promise of a Woman Open in new Window. by Mrs. Nixie Clause Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by WriterAngel Author Icon "Pink [262]Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon "Celebrating WomenOpen in new Window. by Gaby Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Women's (as voted by you) goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by WriterAngel Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Angie! Your first Quill! *Bigsmile*"

PiriPica Author Icon says "Congratulations! "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And it’s time for our final Quill for today."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And it’s the Quill Award for Best Young Adult and Teen..."

QueenNormaJean snow?forgetit.. Author Icon says "Big Drum Roll!!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Here are the nominees for Best Young Adult and Teen..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""RavynOpen in new Window. by Legendaryâ¤ï¸Mask Author Icon "Shattered Tranquility Open in new Window. by MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE Author Icon "When Dragons LivedOpen in new Window. by Tadpole1 Author Icon "true colorsOpen in new Window. by Nicole Washington Author Icon "Być GwiazdÄ… (To be a star) (297w) [35]Open in new Window. by KÃ¥re เลียม Enga Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Young Adult and Teen (as voted by you) goes to..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Shattered Tranquility Open in new Window. by MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations Miranda! Your first Quill! *Bigsmile*"

PiriPica Author Icon says "Congratulations! "

Merry_Mikey Author Icon says "Yay, MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE!"

Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author Icon says "MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE, that's so wonderful! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST QUILL!!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And congratulations to ALL our nominees, finalists, honorable mentions and winners today. You should all be very proud of yourselves. We're proud of you! *Heart* "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "I'm delighted that several people won their very first Quills today, that's super exciting. An extra big congratulations to them. *Bigsmile*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And now, a special announcement. Firstly, we have commissioned a new merit badge for The Quills. Some of you may have seen it announced on the newsfeed by The StoryMistress Author Icon. "

QueenNormaJean snow?forgetit.. Author Icon says "All of the Quill nominees and winners are to be congratulated! Such amazing talents!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "All our honorable mentions this year will receiving this fancy new merit badge! "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says " Merit Badge in Quill Honorable Mention
[Click For More Info]

Congratulations on your new merit badge! Thank you for supporting the Writing.Com community with your inspirations, participation and activities. We sincerely appreciate it! -SMs "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "If you have been awarded an honorable mention for a Quill Award in a previous year and would like to add this fabulous new merit badge to your collection, we will be happy to send them out at a cost of 10k each. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Please note that we will NOT be worrying about community recognition (i.e. we will not be waiting 14 days between merit badges) for these backdated ones. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The reason they will cost 10k and we won't be allowing for CR is that all previous HMs have already received a merit badge, just not this particular merit badge. Let me know if you'd like yours and I'll arrange to send them through. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says " I will, of course, be confirming all previous HMs according to our records, so please allow me some time."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And secondly, we have commissioned fancy new Quill awardicons! Our Quill winners will be receiving these fabulous awardicons."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says " ** Image ID #2245236 Unavailable ** "

Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author Icon says "Thanks for all the hard work! I'm so appreciative of everything you all do! *Heart* *Heart* *Heart*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Well, that about wraps up the PreQuill. The official Quills ceremony will be next Saturday, 22 May at 5pm WDC time. We will be presenting all the remaining Quill Awards. Make sure you're there!"

PiriPica Author Icon says "Looks great! "

Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author Icon says "EXCITING! I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL MAY 22!!!"

PiriPica Author Icon says "Bye, guys! "

Legendaryâ¤ï¸Mask Author Icon says "Congratulations to all the Winners, Finalists, and Honorable Mentions. Thank you guys for making the quills fun!"

Beacon's Anchor Author Icon says "Congratulations to the winners and Honorable Mentions. I am happy for you all. "

Krista Kringle Author Icon says "I guess I took too long getting ready and showed up after everyone went home. Since the place is empty, I may as well practice my red carpet walk for next weekend. Congratulations everyone!"

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