{"id":1331,"date":"2016-01-16T17:45:43","date_gmt":"2016-01-16T17:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rbwood.com\/dir\/?p=1331"},"modified":"2016-01-16T17:45:43","modified_gmt":"2016-01-16T17:45:43","slug":"the-word-count-podcast-episode-53-open-for-submissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rbwood.com\/dir\/the-word-count-podcast-episode-53-open-for-submissions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Word Count Podcast Episode 53 – OPEN for SUBMISSIONS!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Alan-Rickman-Wallpaper-alan-rickman-7878035-1280-1024\"<\/a>Wow.<\/p>\n

2016 has started on a very sour note! From the deaths of Natalie Cole and Mot\u00f6rhead front man Lemmy Kilmister to David Bowie and Alan Rickman\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n

So I thought I\u2019d ask for a story based on a different sort of theme for the next show<\/p>\n

Celebrity Death, a Fan\u2019s Perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n

I want stories from a fan\u2019s perspective\u2014dealing with the death of a favorite celebrity. Could be a musician or an actor. Perhaps a famous author. It can take place in present day<\/span> or in the past<\/span>.<\/p>\n

A unique challenge for those I lovingly call \u201cThe Word Count Irregulars.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the meantime, for those unfamiliar with the show\u2026<\/p>\n

The Word Count Podcast is truly one of my joys. I direct, produce, write and host the show\u2014and also come up with the various themes our writers\u2014The \u201cWord Count Irregulars\u201d\u2014use to create unique and brilliant stories.<\/p>\n

All for the listener and lovers of great storytelling.<\/p>\n

There are no endorsements\u2026no paid stories. It\u2019s all done for the love of the written word. And downloads are always free. Always.<\/p>\n

The only thing I ask is a little help via social media to point folks at the show.<\/p>\n

To start listening go to either my Libsyn Page or to iTunes:<\/p>\n

LIBSYN<\/a><\/p>\n

iTUNES<\/a><\/p>\n

There are Fifty Two shows available right now!<\/p>\n

THE WORD COUNT EPISODE 53 \u2013 \u201cCelebrity Death, a Fan\u2019s Perspective\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submission Guidelines (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY as they have recently CHANGED)<\/p>\n

GENRE: Any.<\/p>\n

DEADLINE: I must receive your submission by FRIDAY 29 January 2016<\/strong> by MIDNIGHT Eastern time.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS: The work must be an original story based on a theme of \u201cCelebrity Death, a Fan\u2019s Perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do NOT exceed SEVEN minutes.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong>, and please attach your MP3 file to an e-mail or contact me for a Dropbox link.<\/p>\n

Your submission MUST also contain the following:<\/p>\n