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Dear Aliens (Writing Contest)
by surprisetalk·Mar 19, 2026·3 points·0 comments
AI Analysis
●MidCozyBold Bet
Physical mail requirement adds friction but makes the $2k contest feel real.
Strengths
- •Physical mail constraint creates a unique barrier to entry and novelty.
- •Clear prize structure and timeline with no entry fees.
- •Clean, minimalist design matches the quirky premise effectively.
Weaknesses
- •Technically trivial landing page with no underlying software innovation.
- •Niche appeal limits participation to those willing to mail physical items.
Category
Target Audience
Writers, creative community
Similar To
Submittable
Post Description
Howdy
My name is Taylor (https://taylor.town), and I'm hosting a nerdy writing contest with my friends at Quarter Mile (https://quarter--mile.com).
Here's the premise:
The aliens are coming. They asked us for just one item: a written document from humanity. We have no idea what the document should be, so we're asking you. Please physically mail submissions in your writing before May 15, 2026.
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