by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Here’s a little writer reality check for you: Contest judging is subjective, my friends. Here are several synonyms for the word subjective: Two of those words …
One Tip to Surviving Writing Contest Season
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I still remember entering my first writing contest. Months later, I realized I wasn’t one of the oh-so-lucky ones who received the “You’re a finalist” call. …
It’s That Time of Year Again…
by Michelle Sass Aleckson, @MchelleAleckson It’s that time of year again. Contest season! Published or not, this is your chance to submit your novel or novella in a writing contest. Many of …
How Not to Be an Award Finalist
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong This month I get to attend the Christy Awards banquet where I’m a finalist in the category of contemporary romance. Some readers have never heard …
The Danger of Discounting Your Victories
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong The other day, I got an email from my publisher telling me I’m a finalist in a book competition. She congratulated me and encouraged me …