The Word Count Podcast SIXTH Halloween Special is Open for Submissions!
R. B. Wood
Me, trying and failing to shut off the alarm: “Hngh. What day is it?”
Very Patient Wife: “Sunday.”
Me: “Whew. I can relax! And it’s still only September!”
VPW: It’s October.”
Me “What?”
VPW: “OCT. TOW. BERRR.”
Me: “HOLY CRAP!! I have to post the Halloween Theme for the Word Count Podcast!”
It is my FAVORITE time of year, kids!
Fall in New England is stunningly beautiful.
Fall in New England with a holiday that celebrates ghoulies, ghosties, beasties, death and candy is priceless!
And what is Fall and Halloween without a #WordCountPodcast Halloween Special?
This time around, the theme is “TWISTED.”
What do I mean? I mean I want a brilliant story with a surprise, twisted and dark ending that makes you go WOW. Think Twilight Zone. But without the censor limitations of the Television board.
And better special effects.
I can almost see the #WordCountIrregulars scrambling for their keyboards, pens and microphones!
Anyone can become a #WordCountIrregular! Just write and record a story for the show based on the prompt and follow the guidelines below. The Halloween Special is a great time to hop on board as these shows tend to get the most downloads!
It’s my distinct honor to run the #WordCountPodcast and I want to send a heartfelt “Cheers!” to the fans that have followed us for so many years.
Without you, there would be no podcast.
To start listening for FREE go to either my Libsyn Page or to iTunes:
There are Sixty shows available right now!
THE WORD COUNT EPISODE 61
Submission Guidelines (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
GENRE: Any, but make it dark. If you write about sparkly Vampires, I love you, but go away.
DEADLINE: I must receive your submission by FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER 2016 at MIDNIGHT Eastern time.
THE DETAILS: The work must be an original work with a twisted ending.
Do NOT exceed SEVEN minutes.
As this is a podcast, I need to receive a file of YOU, a friend or multiple friends reading (singing or otherwise performing) your work. MP3 FORMAT ONLY, and please attach your MP3 file to an e-mail or contact me for a Dropbox link.
Your submission MUST also contain the following:
- Your pen name
- Your latest bio
- Links to your website(s) – Include your personal site, Facebook Fanpage etc.
- Your Twitter handle
- A photo of you I can use for the show notes
- At the end of your recording, please add “This is <state your name> author of <state your work(s)> and you’re listening to The Word Count Podcast sixth Halloween Special.”
- Permission to use your recording in the podcast.
Send your file to me@rbwood.com (or via the dropbox link I can provide) by 21 OCTOBER 2016. You can also e-mail me with questions beforehand. I do reserve the right NOT to post your submission, but will communicate that to you should it be the case. I add the ‘Explicit’ tag to the ‘cast, so if your story uses adult themes or language that’s ok—but it should be necessary for the story.
Get writing and recording!
Peace
