Hey @apolymask, so I'm writing the entry for this round but it looks like it's gonna be a really long one, so long in fact that I think I might have to break it up into two separate posts just so it doesn't seem too lengthy when reading.
I wanted to ask if that is allowed or will I need to edit some stuff out and try to squeeze the entire thing in one post? Please let me know soon.
There's no rules in regards to the length of an entry. However the longer it is the more you risk a judge or judges speed reading through it or not voting for it because it's too long.
I hope that answers your question. To be more clear.. You can do it as long as you want and submit multiple blog posts, though if it's super long you may decrease your odds of getting votes from the judges.
Ah, I think it's gonna be a little more than 1500 words. Is that too much? What do you think?
Umm.. It's hard for me to say. I can't speak for the other judges. I think myself and the other judges may be alright with reading a super long entry if it's super interesting, our winner of the IFC last season had a habit of doing VERY long entries as well and she ended up winning because they weren't just long but also very elucidating and educational and interesting and well put together.. SO I think it really depends but I know at least one of our judges is foreign and English isn't their native language and he has in the past expressed that some of the longer stuff is challenging for him. So.. I think it really just depends. You might end up winning with that long entry and you might end up not winning with it and the length may play a positive or negative role depending on the individual judges who look at it. PS when it comes to me personally, I'm okay reading longer entries.. It doesn't bother me even though I have a ton to read and can't even keep up with my messages.. So.. I personally don't have a preference and I'll read it all.
I think I'll be alright. It's a bit long surely, but I've framed it pretty well I'd say. Each part opens up a different thought to ponder upon and the language I've used, imo, is engaging enough that I think the readers would want to read the whole thing if curiosity is one of their defining personality traits.
We'll see. Can't say for anyone else, but I'm pretty damn sure you're gonna like it because I kinda know your thought pattern a little bit and it's super similar to mine haha!
Expect the entry soon!! :)
Cool man! Sounds like it's going to be a good one. I'm looking forward to it. :)
It's already out! You can take a look here. Hope you like it :)