Today I received score sheets from the contest I entered a few months ago. They couldn't have come at a better time. Lately I've been in a bit of a slump, convinced that everything I write is complete crap. It took me twenty minutes to get the nerve to hit the download button and view my scores.
Once I did, I got a pleasant surprise. While the pages themselves were loaded with comments and suggestions for improvement, the scores were mostly fours and fives (out of five). Both authors were published and said they would buy the book.
What an ego boost! But that's not the point of this post. In an earlier blog, I'd wondered if contests were really worth it. I have to say without a shadow of a doubt,the Lauries contest of the Smoky Mountain Romance Chapter is one not to miss. The judges fill out detailed score sheets and I ended up getting two very detailed critiques. Both judges spent a great deal of time on my entry and for that I'm very appreciative.
So will I enter a contest again? You bet. But I plan to enter only those that give good feedback. Someday, when I feel a little more confident in my critiquing skills, I'll judge a contest and return the favor.
Until then, I've got some revisions to make.
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can we wear one of these at conference? 'Cause that would be AWESOME!
For Christie!
hahahahahaha
2 comments:
Wow!! Those are great scores! And that's so helpful to get the suggestions and comments. I'm glad you finally got those and it worked out so well.
congrats on the good scores. that does sound like a good contest. we thank our friends in the smoky mountain area, which is near pigeon forge, which is where dollywood is located, which is owned by miss dolly parton - lord have mercy on a country girl just tryin' to make it in a rhinestone world - for recognizing the talent of a spankster.
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