1st Prize went to Iain Rowan for his splendid Search History. Unorthodox and original in its telling, judge Zoë Sharp said of this, ‘The winner leapt out at me’. You’ll see why, when you read.
SEARCH HISTORY
by Iain Rowan
“internet dating”
“what wear on first date”
“seduction techniques”
“italian restaurants”
cheap rooms travel lodge
“love at first sight”
“how soon is too soon to propose?”
“engagement rings”
“engagement rings” platinum
“engagement rings” platinum “interest free credit”
“engagement rings” gold
“how not to be overbearing in relationship”
“wedding venues”
what does it mean partner want space
signs your partner is seeing someone else
can you undo clear all internet history
“how trace call hung up no answer”
“anger management tips” online
“how recover deleted texts from Nokia?”
“keylogger for windows how do I”
“private detection agencies”
strategies keep temper
how keep calm
twenty ways to keep your cool
anger management
confront partner cheating what say
confront partner cheating how keep temper
anger management
anger management
plastic sheeting
woodchipper hire
“industrial bleach”
“carpet cleaning services”
best prices sell gold engagement ring
“internet dating”
This is absolutely fantastic! What a great way to tell a story.
Thanks, Freya, we thought so too.
That is so frakking good.
I bow.
Glad you liked it, James. The standard set in this first year – by everyone on our long- and shortlists – was exceptional. The bar is high, going forward.
Incredible work Iain. Excellent and original.
Bloody good this. Congrats.
Brilliant winning story – congratulations!
How original! Love how it all comes full circle in the end! Well deserved win!
Stunning. Well deserving of first place. Creepy story, great format.
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Fantastic what a journey loved it so much made me laugh out loud.
That is amazing! Love. Envy. Joy.
Brilliant, Iain!
Thanks everyone, very much appreciated – am very glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome job, Iain! Well done
Congratulations!
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Brilliant! Great way of telling a story. I loved it.
chipping in with another “BRILLIANT.”
Excellent! Worthy winner:-)
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Fandangtastic. Why write a novel when a story may be told in so few words. Innovative, punchy and fascinating.
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Wonderful! Original yet disturbingly recognisable…
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We’ll be looking for something different this year!
You do know this technique was previously used in a Google advert? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnsSUqgkDwU
Nothing new under the sun, Ruth! But we loved the unexpected twists in Iain’s take on the idea – it really did tell a complete crime story in 150 words, which is remarkably hard to achieve!