Subject: November 2023 Quiz Writing Month
Posted by: looney_tunes
Date: Oct 21 23
For the 15th edition of National Quiz Writing Month, we are giving the challenge a facelift, to concentrate on variety rather than just on volume – although, of course, we want to see a lot of new material! The site has a wealth of new formats available for quiz writers to use, and we want everyone to explore their potential.
Instead of counting questions, this year you will get 10 points for each quiz you submit that meets one of the 15 set criteria listed below. EACH QUIZ CAN ONLY COUNT ONCE, even if it fits in two spots, so you can strategise regarding how you place them. We will give credit for any quiz submitted during the month of November. If you have a template ready to submit but cannot do so in time, we will have a look at the template, and count it as long as the quiz looks ready to submit. Templates can be set up earlier, as one of the goals of this challenge is to encourage authors to get moving on those half-completed projects!
Here are the 15 criteria, worth 10 points each:
• A quiz using a Standard template (questions can be MC, FITB, T/F, 50/50, or any combination)
• A quiz using the standard Photo template.
• A quiz using the standard Match template
• A quiz using the Order template
• A quiz using the Label template
• A quiz using the Classification template
• A quiz using the Photo/Match template
• A quiz using the Mystery Sort template
• A quiz using the Fun Fill-It template
• A quiz using the Collection template
• A quiz that is an Adoption (or, if you can do so, Renovate an old quiz of your own)
• A quiz that is a Hot Topic
• A quiz that is an Old is New topic
• A quiz that is an Author Challenge
• A crossword (or alternatively, 10 single questions, each submitted to a different category)
If anyone manages to cover all 15 criteria before the end of the month, we will give an extra 50 points to an author who covers all 20 categories with their entries in the month. With careful planning, this might require another 5 quizzes; it could be a lot more if you play it comfortable on the first 15.
As you submit a quiz (you do not need to wait for it to go online), please post here so it can be recorded. You can provide the name of the quiz and the category to which it has been submitted, or just its quiz ID (the number you see in the URL just before the .html); it would be helpful if you also indicated the criterion being met, but we can check the template and make a decision on your behalf if you do not do so.
Authors need to be clear that EACH QUIZ CAN ONLY BE COUNTED FOR ONE CRITERION. The four quizzes that do not have a format specified must be in addition to another quiz in that format if both criteria are to be met. The aim here is variety, not shortcuts. Authors who change their mind about which criterion a specific quiz should be counted for just have to let us know. At the end of the month we will count how many quizzes and/or crosswords you have submitted which meet different criteria.
The names used to designate various levels of aspiration will use the same terms as in recent years, with roughly equivalent points needed:
• Personal = 10 points
• National = 20 points
• Worldwide = 50 points
• Galactic = 100 points
• Cosmic = 150 points
• Universal = 200 points
We haven’t worked out full details of the backstage mechanics, but this information should be enough to get you thinking and planning for an exciting month!
Posted by: looney_tunes
Date: Oct 21 23
For the 15th edition of National Quiz Writing Month, we are giving the challenge a facelift, to concentrate on variety rather than just on volume – although, of course, we want to see a lot of new material! The site has a wealth of new formats available for quiz writers to use, and we want everyone to explore their potential.
Instead of counting questions, this year you will get 10 points for each quiz you submit that meets one of the 15 set criteria listed below. EACH QUIZ CAN ONLY COUNT ONCE, even if it fits in two spots, so you can strategise regarding how you place them. We will give credit for any quiz submitted during the month of November. If you have a template ready to submit but cannot do so in time, we will have a look at the template, and count it as long as the quiz looks ready to submit. Templates can be set up earlier, as one of the goals of this challenge is to encourage authors to get moving on those half-completed projects!
Here are the 15 criteria, worth 10 points each:
• A quiz using a Standard template (questions can be MC, FITB, T/F, 50/50, or any combination)
• A quiz using the standard Photo template.
• A quiz using the standard Match template
• A quiz using the Order template
• A quiz using the Label template
• A quiz using the Classification template
• A quiz using the Photo/Match template
• A quiz using the Mystery Sort template
• A quiz using the Fun Fill-It template
• A quiz using the Collection template
• A quiz that is an Adoption (or, if you can do so, Renovate an old quiz of your own)
• A quiz that is a Hot Topic
• A quiz that is an Old is New topic
• A quiz that is an Author Challenge
• A crossword (or alternatively, 10 single questions, each submitted to a different category)
If anyone manages to cover all 15 criteria before the end of the month, we will give an extra 50 points to an author who covers all 20 categories with their entries in the month. With careful planning, this might require another 5 quizzes; it could be a lot more if you play it comfortable on the first 15.
As you submit a quiz (you do not need to wait for it to go online), please post here so it can be recorded. You can provide the name of the quiz and the category to which it has been submitted, or just its quiz ID (the number you see in the URL just before the .html); it would be helpful if you also indicated the criterion being met, but we can check the template and make a decision on your behalf if you do not do so.
Authors need to be clear that EACH QUIZ CAN ONLY BE COUNTED FOR ONE CRITERION. The four quizzes that do not have a format specified must be in addition to another quiz in that format if both criteria are to be met. The aim here is variety, not shortcuts. Authors who change their mind about which criterion a specific quiz should be counted for just have to let us know. At the end of the month we will count how many quizzes and/or crosswords you have submitted which meet different criteria.
The names used to designate various levels of aspiration will use the same terms as in recent years, with roughly equivalent points needed:
• Personal = 10 points
• National = 20 points
• Worldwide = 50 points
• Galactic = 100 points
• Cosmic = 150 points
• Universal = 200 points
We haven’t worked out full details of the backstage mechanics, but this information should be enough to get you thinking and planning for an exciting month!
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Ilona_Ritter 
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My quiz for Commision 76 which is also for here for photo/match has been submitted. Also, I have finished my ordering quiz which is for TV on "Cheers" guest stars. Reply #181. Nov 20 23, 1:35 PM |
LadyNym
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My Match quiz was submitted yesterday, and is now patiently waiting in line :D. Now I need to finish my Adopted quiz and write a few more questions to get to 100! Reply #182. Nov 20 23, 2:19 PM |
lordprescott
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 https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/religion/for-gods-sake-do-something-414340.html My third quiz went online, an Author's Challenge Religion quiz in the Match category. Reply #183. Nov 20 23, 4:01 PM |
| lordprescott
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Can I have it counted as an Author's Challenge? Thanks! Reply #184. Nov 20 23, 5:10 PM |
| LadyNym
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Here's my Match quiz: https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/literature/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-413805.html Reply #185. Nov 21 23, 4:14 AM |
| lordprescott
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I've just submitted my 4th quiz, a General match quiz. Reply #186. Nov 21 23, 7:08 AM |
spanishliz
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Here's my Mystery Sort, which is in People: https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/people/canadian-connections-414155.html Reply #187. Nov 21 23, 7:19 AM |
Catreona
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My match quiz, ID 53909, has been submitted in Literature. Reply #188. Nov 21 23, 7:25 PM |
rossian
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Additions: Hot Topic - https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/sports/cricket-world-cup-2023-414556.htmlThis is to replace the Rugby World Cup quiz I previously marked as my Hot Topic please, Can you reclassify that one as my match quiz, please. Single questions - I have submitted ten in different categories, all of which have been accepted and remain in those categories. so that requirement is complete. My photo match quiz is also done, but I can't post the link yet. That means I have met my target of Galactic. I may add a couple more, but am unlikely to manage another five. Reply #189. Nov 22 23, 2:42 AM |
ponycargirl
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To Clarify for Week Two: Add "E" to Form A New Word Standard Photo link https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/brainteasers/add-e-to-form-a-new-word-175904.htmlThe Queen's GREAT-Grandchildren! Hot Topic link https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/people/the-queens-great-grandchildren-414448.htmlTwo have also been submitted that will be seen a bit later. Christmas Past: More NES Games Collection quiz - Category Video Games And It Came to Pass...Part II Fun Fill-It - Category Religion Week Three: I have submitted all ten single questions. I have also submitted two quizzes that will be seen later: And We Live to Keep the Promise 2 Order Quiz - Category People "O" Is For More About The "Oresteia"! Classification Quiz - Category Literature And Tales of The Purple Heart Standard Quiz - Category World To do or not to do all 20 categories? I'm not sure, but the last three in the 15 criteria are in the works! Reply #190. Nov 22 23, 9:45 AM |
| lordprescott
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https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/general/my-name-is-power-414429.html Here is my 4th quiz, a Match quiz in the General category, written for this month's Author Gallery. Reply #191. Nov 22 23, 4:35 PM |
| Ilona_Ritter
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Here is my quiz for the photo/match template in the religion category. https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/religion/hard-working-man-414554.html I just submitted my ordering quiz in the television category on "Cheers" guest stars. Reply #192. Nov 22 23, 8:15 PM |
| Ilona_Ritter
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I wrote my Fun-Fill template quiz for the children's category today. It is called "Tenderheart Introduces his Care Bear Cousins." That will get submitted after the Cheers quiz is up. Reply #193. Nov 23 23, 10:13 AM |
| Ilona_Ritter
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I forgot I also finished the classification quiz as well for the movies category "Favorite movie quotes." So that is in the queue as well to be submitted. Reply #194. Nov 23 23, 10:15 AM |
wellenbrecher
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Here is my order quiz: https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/scitech/measure-up-the-length-edition-414584.html Reply #195. Nov 23 23, 10:33 AM |
sally0malley
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At the rate my quizzes are stuck in the queue I'm worried they won't all be submitted in time. Very frustrating! Reply #196. Nov 23 23, 12:37 PM |
| rossian
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The second paragraph at the top of the page covers this eventually. Editors can look at a quiz before submission if necessary and count it if they agree it's complete. Reply #197. Nov 23 23, 12:41 PM |
| rossian
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*eventuality* is what I meant to type! Reply #198. Nov 23 23, 12:42 PM |
| sally0malley
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I should have clarified--I'm only able to submit one at a time. Reply #199. Nov 23 23, 12:46 PM |
| rossian
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I knew that's what you meant. If your quiz is complete an editor can check that without it being submitted. We know that a lot of authors can only submit one quiz at a time. Reply #200. Nov 23 23, 1:02 PM |
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