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Summary

Judging for the Medium Writers Challenge has been delayed due to an overwhelming response of around 10,000 essay submissions, leaving participants in anticipation of the results.

Abstract

The Medium Writers Challenge, a highly anticipated event, has experienced a setback in its judging process. Medium announced a delay in the judgment due to the unexpectedly high volume of essays submitted, with approximately 10,000 entries vying for the top prize of $10,000 in each category. This news has sparked conversations among writers, with many seeking information on the judging procedure and timeline. Despite the delay, writers like Kelly Eden advise their peers to remain patient and use the waiting period to prepare for future challenges. The situation underscores the popularity and competitive nature of the writing contest on Medium.

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Important News: Judging For The Medium Writers Challenge Is Delayed

Here’s why.

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In the past few days, several fellow writers reached out to me and asked me whether I would know anything about the exact procedure of the Medium Writer’s Challenge judgment.

What to expect, when it will happen, and so on.

Surprisingly, I came across this tweet by Medium:

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Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait longer than expected.

Medium postponed the judging due to the high amount of essays submitted.

Around 10k essays were sent to the Medium Writers Challenge. That’s insane! And only one person per category will win $10k. That’s even more insane, don’t you think?

As Kelly Eden states in her article:

Long waits are painful (…) I can tell you the best thing to do is prepare for the next (challenge).

Here’s more about the Medium Writers Challenge to fill the waiting time:

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