Something Strange Is Afoot
UPDATE: I’ve received a lot of great feedback. Thanks to everyone who’s filled out the form. I’m definitely going to be building a new site in the near future, but for now everything will continue here, and stories will continue to go up.
If you haven’t, please fill out the survey and let me know what features you’d most like to see in the new site, and make any other recommendations you might have. Speak now or forever hold your peace!
You may have noticed some recent changes on the website. These updates are part of an ongoing evolution of A Story in 100 Words which I hope will lead to more stories, more submissions, and more community. When I started the website more than sixteen years ago (wow!), it was just meant as a personal outlet for my own writing. I never expected to have any submissions, let alone more than 1,800 and counting.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the site, and let me assure you that whatever changes do occur, the goal will be the same: to provide a 100% free option for submitting microfiction and getting published online.
The first change to the website involves adding a donation button. Some of you have asked about how to contribute to the site, and suggested a donation option. I’ve always said the best way to contribute to the site is purchasing one of my books on Amazon (which I still recommend as the first choice) but I have decided to give you the ability to make one time or recurring donations via Ko-Fi.
All proceeds will go to maintaining and updating the website. The hosting costs a few hundred dollars a year, not to mention the time that goes into posting stories and responding to submissions/queries. Any support will be very much appreciated.
Also on the wishlist: after 16 years, the WordPress site is running a bit ragged, and I would like to migrate to a new platform. I believe the site could be improved in a number of ways that will help promote community and make the overall experience more engaging and meaningful.
With all this in mind, I’ve created a quick survey to ask what sorts of changes you’d most like to see, and to take recommendations for new community features. Please take five minutes to provide your feedback.
Please support the site by purchasing one of my books on Amazon. Check out Quitting The Grave, a murder mystery set on the Oregon Trail. Plus, don't forget my other books: They Both Loved Vonnegut, Ahab's Adventures in Wonderland, and Picasso Painted Dinosaurs.