tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post113707880726511076..comments2024-03-04T03:40:11.172-05:00Comments on No rules. Just write.: Should you enter a writing contest?Brenda Coulterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1137206143259306792006-01-13T21:35:00.000-05:002006-01-13T21:35:00.000-05:00I'm buying a virtual car!I'm buying a virtual car!Bonnie S. Calhounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769607640246518804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1137124670207477492006-01-12T22:57:00.000-05:002006-01-12T22:57:00.000-05:00Too bad it's not real money, huh?Too bad it's not real money, huh?Brenda Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1137123085709894772006-01-12T22:31:00.000-05:002006-01-12T22:31:00.000-05:00I'm sorry that this is off topic, but do you reali...I'm sorry that this is off topic, but do you realize Brenda that shares of your blog are selling for $830.00 on Blogshare.com, the virtual stock exchange. You're hot!<BR/><BR/>http://blogshares.com/blogs.php?blog=http%3A%2F%2Fbrendacoulter.blogspot.com%2F&search_type=urlBonnie S. Calhounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769607640246518804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1137117306039691972006-01-12T20:55:00.000-05:002006-01-12T20:55:00.000-05:00Hey, let's see if Blogger lets me comment today.I ...Hey, let's see if Blogger lets me comment today.<BR/><BR/>I totally agree with you on this:<BR/><BR/><I>But I worry that the sheer number of contests and the constant buzzing about them here on the internet and at writers' workshops has led many to believe something that isn't true: That entering and doing well in contests is a necessary step on the road to publication. It isn't.</I><BR/><BR/>Now, I also firmly believe contests can give writers excellent feedback and terrific opportunties. However, as a multiple-contest entrant myself, I know that contests can also give crappy feedback and be very discouraging.<BR/><BR/>If a writer is willing to chance that possible crappy feedback and discouragement for the prize of being read by an editor or agent (or a shot at the Warner Faith pub board, as in the ACFW Genesis contest--couldn't resist a plug, sorry), then I think it's totally worth it to enter.<BR/><BR/>CamyCamy Tanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577747925320907186noreply@blogger.com