tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post755041983468981337..comments2024-03-08T20:41:23.825-08:00Comments on Author Heather McCorkle: Benefit of ContestsHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-89264260325230871422010-07-19T08:08:10.306-07:002010-07-19T08:08:10.306-07:00They're a lot of fun and they really push your...They're a lot of fun and they really push your writing to new areas Olleymae. Good luck! Let me know if you have any success so I can celebrate with you!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-12788074144257097542010-07-19T08:05:56.696-07:002010-07-19T08:05:56.696-07:00Hi Dawn, thank you so much for following! Congrats...Hi Dawn, thank you so much for following! Congrats on being a finalist in the PNWA! That's a great conference and the competition if fierce. I've heard great things about RWA as well.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-86911558662257081502010-07-19T06:12:12.768-07:002010-07-19T06:12:12.768-07:00I enter a lot of blog contests, but I haven't ...I enter a lot of blog contests, but I haven't tried many short story contests--Maybe I should give them a try. Thanks for the links. I will definitely check them out!MBW aka Olleymaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311893784715159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-38601030013909999242010-07-18T20:38:34.191-07:002010-07-18T20:38:34.191-07:00Yes, I've entered the Pacific Northwest Writer...Yes, I've entered the Pacific Northwest Writers Association's annual literary contest. The first two times I entered, I didn't place. The third time, I was a finalist. Yay! I agree that they're a great way to "get a few publishing credits under your pen," as you so cleverly put it. I'm not a romance writer, but I've heard people talk about great contests through RWA.<br /><br />Nice blog! :)Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-68701947374899200132010-07-18T17:31:10.846-07:002010-07-18T17:31:10.846-07:00Great minds must work alike Lola! My weekend was p...Great minds must work alike Lola! My weekend was productive and fun, not much more I can ask for. I hope yours was excellent too!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-1920472239212788002010-07-18T14:13:29.810-07:002010-07-18T14:13:29.810-07:00I don't write short stories either. For precis...I don't write short stories either. For precisely the same reason: if an idea has me juiced enough to write, then it's going to be a novel.<br /><br />Though, I too do enjoy reading short stories. (But not as much a a good novel.)<br /><br />I hope you had a lovely weekend!<br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-44503058441143854002010-07-18T08:00:28.990-07:002010-07-18T08:00:28.990-07:00I entered a few several years back but didn't ...I entered a few several years back but didn't have much luck because at the time sci-fi was huge and fantasy wasn't. I know what you mean about romance though, it doesn't get the respect it deserves. The writing process is tough and it's a bit of an art, no matter what genre! Power to those who are forging a new path for it!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-79070348927536927762010-07-17T21:48:21.702-07:002010-07-17T21:48:21.702-07:00I've considered writing contests. Entered one ...I've considered writing contests. Entered one for Glitter Train, but did not place. I think the problem with a lot of the contests out there is that they are looking for literary and commercial fiction, leaning heavily on the latter. There is no room for a writer of romance, especially as romance authors already get such a bad rap ("new names/same story"). Wish it were different, but I think one day it will. There are some powerful and strong headed women in romance right now and they are doing their best to forge a new, respectable path for writers of romance. Thanks for the links and suggestions Heather!Lindsey Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398211816930946648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-3680910123520139632010-07-17T15:55:32.652-07:002010-07-17T15:55:32.652-07:00You're welcome Lydia and Candyland!You're welcome Lydia and Candyland!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-51019898693320081092010-07-17T15:53:34.505-07:002010-07-17T15:53:34.505-07:00Congrats on winning the contest Julie, that's ...Congrats on winning the contest Julie, that's great! Thank you so much for your confidence, it keeps me going.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-43853015697368952012010-07-17T11:59:29.330-07:002010-07-17T11:59:29.330-07:00Thanks Heather!Thanks Heather!Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-32818950457827813062010-07-17T10:09:04.074-07:002010-07-17T10:09:04.074-07:00I haven't done contests but I think I should t...I haven't done contests but I think I should try sometime. Thank you for those links!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-8712037151421904222010-07-17T09:41:11.911-07:002010-07-17T09:41:11.911-07:00Heather, I've just won a contest for nonfictio...Heather, I've just won a contest for nonfiction over at Imagination Cafe. I already had the piece written, so it was just a matter of sending it. It seems to me there are sooo many opportunities, and contests are definitely on the top of that list!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I know you'll pay your agent back in BUCKETS!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-30908111434766589402010-07-17T09:13:53.900-07:002010-07-17T09:13:53.900-07:00True weekends aren't exactly restful for me be...True weekends aren't exactly restful for me because they are the beginning of my work week! But thanks for the thought. Don't let the state of the market get you down. It's going to turn around, is already in fact, and publishers will start buying more new authors!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-44126227401069217062010-07-17T08:55:22.628-07:002010-07-17T08:55:22.628-07:00Thanks for the links. I used to write short storie...Thanks for the links. I used to write short stories, but I could never find a market that would buy mine.<br /><br />Ah, the same is true for my novels. Sigh. I see a pattern developing. Hope your weekend is restful. Mine is proving to be challenging. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-79119908977519760592010-07-16T11:45:54.004-07:002010-07-16T11:45:54.004-07:00You're welcome Kari!You're welcome Kari!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-3416060949926847282010-07-16T11:44:22.879-07:002010-07-16T11:44:22.879-07:00Excellent Candyland, thanks for sharing. Peeps be ...Excellent Candyland, thanks for sharing. Peeps be sure to click over to her blog!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-61335708726609486722010-07-16T10:58:42.214-07:002010-07-16T10:58:42.214-07:00Wow! Thanks for the links! I haven't come acro...Wow! Thanks for the links! I haven't come across any contests, but I never really thought to look for them.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270376783948053881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-89461033207631926622010-07-16T10:00:25.548-07:002010-07-16T10:00:25.548-07:00I do! I do! And I'm hosting one right now wher...I do! I do! And I'm hosting one right now where you DON'T have to write a short story to enter,lol.<br />I know what you mean. As much as I want to enter those, my brain goes blank.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.com