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These are great. And this is the greatest writing class I've ever been a part of. By submitting what I thought were really solid pitches and then seeing what was chosen I understand more about how to do it better than if someone sat down and tried to teach it to me. Thank you everyone and I can't wait to read these outlines.

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I'd be interested in seeing the top 40 with notes, but I understand that's infinitely more work, these are all going to be fun reads!

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Well, I'll be floating two feet above the ground for the rest of the day.

(Though still cringing at how I missed the redundancy of "hold the record for the longest-running duel on record." Eesh.)

(And, wow, those other entries. That's some stiff competition, is what it is.)

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When I found out my pitch didn't make the cut my friend asked if I was upset, I said lets wait and see what the winning pitches look like. I am not upset.

Wow guys, these are top notch! I need to up my game next time to compete, such a great job!

I want to specifically shout out Ramsey Ess for their pitch. We picked very similar topics but you took yours in a way more creatively engaging direction in my opinion. I'll be rooting for you to go all the way!

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Um, holy shit. I’d read all of these, I think. Blown away by how in-universe these feel. 3W3M has not been around for very long, and yet the sandbox already feels so deep and versatile. Wonderful stuff!

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Mar 16, 2023·edited Mar 16, 2023

Interesting choices! They're all so different yet all feel like a part of the world you've created. I'm most intrigued by the Librarians and the Weavers. They both feel like they could be five-issue minis with bigger implications for the universe.

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Well to be honest, I was pretty miffed about not being chosen (how could anyone match my creative genius?!) But after reading the winning pitches...I feel better about it. I think I'd rather read all 11 of these than my idea. Well done all. I look forward to watching my faves and hoping they win!

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These are awesome but that escape artist pitch sounds hilarious

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There's some really interesting ideas in there. Really fun reads. All around great work. Can't wait to see more from these.

I will echo that I also want to see the full Top 40

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Aleela and her art and Stellan and the sword both sound super interesting with a lot of creative directions they could take. Good job everyone!

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hell yeah these are all so good!

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I want to read the Y. Lu book. Really cool concept.

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Mar 16, 2023·edited Mar 16, 2023

Very cool! Great pitches all around, stoked to see what unfolds. I'd definitely check out every one of these stories.

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GREAT ideas in here. Beebe and Ess in particular have my full attention!

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Fantastic job everyone! I can definitely see why I didn’t make the cut. Lots of work to do catch up with the work you all are doing. Well done!!

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Can we get links for these folks? Great stuff!

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