Blizzard announces 2011 Global Writing Contest winners
by Anne Stickney 
Dec 19th 2011 at 3:00PM
Did you try your hand at the penning some Blizzard prose this year? Blizzard just released the list of winners from this year's Global Writing Contest, including one grand prize winner, seven finalists and a host of honorable mentions. The grand prize winner this year is The Exit by Danny McAleese, who will receive a trip to Blizzard's headquarters to meet and eat with Blizzard's writing staff, as well as a ton of signed novels and a Doomhammer by Epic Weapons. The seven finalists will also receive a collection of signed novels to call their own.
The winning entry, as well as excerpts from all seven finalists, will be posted on the Blizzard website soon. Congratulations to all the winners and recipients of honorable mentions! Check after the break for the grand prize winner and finalists, and for a full list of winners, check out the official announcement on Blizzard's website.
The winning entry, as well as excerpts from all seven finalists, will be posted on the Blizzard website soon. Congratulations to all the winners and recipients of honorable mentions! Check after the break for the grand prize winner and finalists, and for a full list of winners, check out the official announcement on Blizzard's website.
Grand prize
- The Exit, by Danny McAleese
- Anatomy of Demons, by David Patterson
- Daughter of Lordaeron, by Marika Kermode
- Echo of Pride, by Martin Arthur Paul Wilson
- Reforged, by Anthony Dickson
- The Future of Lordaeron, by Tyler F.M. Edwards
- The Heavier Burden, by Erica Cargle
- The Stranger, by Walter Handloser
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Blayze Dec 19th 2011 3:08PM
Damn it, not even an honourable mention. That does it. Next year, it's *on*.
Saz Dec 19th 2011 3:24PM
Guess I gotta step my game up for next year. Congrats to the winners! Can't wait to read the winning entries!
Mortenebra Dec 19th 2011 4:01PM
Of course, you know this means war(craft). :D
Grats to all those who won and were recognized!! Maybe I can learn something from the other writers if/when their entries are released. Till then, gonna have to think of... something... to write about... -ponders-
Makkus Dec 19th 2011 4:21PM
OMFG! Honorable Mention for Ashes!
Can we update this list to show the Honorable Mentions too?!
*Dies from HAPPYCRAZYMADNESSGLEE*
Shinae Dec 19th 2011 5:25PM
Was that your story? Grats!
Xantenise Dec 19th 2011 4:45PM
Next year I will actually enter. They will go DOWN.
Congratulations to the winners!
Bossy Dec 19th 2011 5:17PM
Very curious to read these stories.
A pity my english is not my native language because I have some very good ideas.
I bet these writings are on par with so called pro writing in the past.
Sad Metzen never continued because I liked his Of blood and honour.
Ametrine Dec 19th 2011 5:57PM
"Of Blood and Honor" is one of my favorites. Really goes to show that the Horde and Alliance aren't as different as folks might want to insist they are.
Shinae Dec 19th 2011 5:30PM
I'm not a writer, but I appreciate good fan fiction. I've read some (like last year's winners) that're better than the official Warcraft novels. (Guess which ones.)
I'm looking forward to reading the winning entries. I would enjoy seeing what you Insider readers wrote, even if you didn't win. Please share, unless you're saving the story for resubmission. ;)
Luotian Dec 22nd 2011 10:25AM
If you're still interested, you can find my story here on my DA page:
http://fav.me/d4jsb93
CRtheMighty Dec 20th 2011 12:15AM
Damn. Guess that means next year I'll have to not write my story in the space of one day. (To be fair, my computer was in the shop.) Grats to the winners.
Loradio Dec 20th 2011 6:53AM
Mhmm didn't know there was a writing contest.
Urza Dec 20th 2011 8:16AM
I was looking forward to winning, my story about a gnome and his coming of age story didn't make the cut I guess.
Anne, do you know what the rules are on posting your unsuccessful story online etc?
Anne Stickney Dec 20th 2011 2:36PM
I just double-checked with a contact to make absolutely sure -- yes, you can post your story online if you did not win. HOWEVER, you can not use it to directly generate revenue. Blizzard technically owns the pieces, but they don't have a problem with people posting them in portfolios or on blogs or websites, as long as people aren't being charged to read it, or you're otherwise making revenue from it. So feel free, as long as you keep it free!
Urza Dec 20th 2011 4:24PM
Thanks Anne, doubt anybody wants to read it but ye never know eh!