tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post7726896858912222265..comments2024-03-15T05:16:15.397-06:00Comments on Writing While the Rice Boils: Six Ways to Win With Writing ContestsDebbie Maxwell Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-37915000158315004062012-01-31T07:58:09.092-07:002012-01-31T07:58:09.092-07:00Janette, I'm so sorry the contests you've ...Janette, I'm so sorry the contests you've entered had so little comments! I can definitely vouch for the PPW above. The score sheet is several pages, and judges write a paragraph or two on each of the thirty or so areas scored. Look for contests where they mention that judges give valuable comments. I'd hate to spend money on a contest and not even know what to work on! Hope you find some good ones!<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-72222306960184966042012-01-30T17:42:48.129-07:002012-01-30T17:42:48.129-07:00Debbie, I've entered a couple of contests so f...Debbie, I've entered a couple of contests so far. I enjoyed the experience overall and grew from the exercise in discipline. However, I got zero feedback as to my entries, other than to say they did not place. <br /><br />That being said, it's wonderful to learn there are contests in which the writer can receive in-depth critiques from professional writers. IMO, if I'm giving it my best in writing the entry, I'd appreciate some amount of feedback! Even a sentence or two. ;-) <br /><br />Thank you for laying out the benefits of entering writing contests. I look forward to submitting to some this year. <br /><br />Be well.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-37299273306850383732012-01-28T19:18:11.551-07:002012-01-28T19:18:11.551-07:00Leah, I read your chapters of Cosette's Tribe ...Leah, I read your chapters of Cosette's Tribe a while ago (loved them!), but I didn't know you had won a contest! Congratulations! I've been a finalist in two, and it's definitely a huge confidence booster.<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-51655004866062642922012-01-28T08:18:00.844-07:002012-01-28T08:18:00.844-07:00That's right. If you get judges who are in a h...That's right. If you get judges who are in a hurry or are not as aware, some of the comments are not as helpful. I've been fortunate to have some tough judges so far. Exactly what I need.<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-253007409821903392012-01-28T06:31:05.416-07:002012-01-28T06:31:05.416-07:00I entered a contest with my novel, Cosette's T...I entered a contest with my novel, Cosette's Tribe, and won first place! What a feeling it was to have my peers recognize my writing. I also received five hundred dollars and the first two chapters published in their magazine. I almost didn't enter the contest and once I did I forgot all about it. I was totally shocked when I received the call telling me I had won.<br />I have some short stories I'd like to enter once I get my "award winning" novel launched;) LOL!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-56635631812754490662012-01-28T04:35:05.516-07:002012-01-28T04:35:05.516-07:00Yeah, I haven't entered any contests where I g...Yeah, I haven't entered any contests where I got any worthwhile feedback. Most of the contests I've entered have been little ones that don't really count for much.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-91580021635631448542012-01-27T18:48:36.713-07:002012-01-27T18:48:36.713-07:00I haven't entered a lot of contests. The ones ...I haven't entered a lot of contests. The ones I've entered - I've found around 50% of the feedback helpful - But the discipline side of it is great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-88568778863360694812012-01-27T18:13:04.904-07:002012-01-27T18:13:04.904-07:00Good points, Stacy. I think entering contests has ...Good points, Stacy. I think entering contests has helped my skills for future querying!<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-77253107573065139112012-01-27T13:43:54.949-07:002012-01-27T13:43:54.949-07:00Good point on following the rules. I missed a rule...Good point on following the rules. I missed a rule once and felt so stupid. It's best not to rush an entry. I never know if it makes a difference to enter early. I think many contests hold all the entries until the deadline and then submit them to the judges. For some contests, it seems like judges might have more time with an early submission vs. a rush of 1000 entries on the last day.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-63818121499057989092012-01-27T11:55:06.028-07:002012-01-27T11:55:06.028-07:00When you get good judges, the detailed feedback is...When you get good judges, the detailed feedback is invaluable. It's nice to get objective opinions from someone you don't know!<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-78076567580106248432012-01-27T11:24:10.466-07:002012-01-27T11:24:10.466-07:00I never realized you could receive in depth feedba...I never realized you could receive in depth feedback from some contests. I'm INTRIGUED...thanks Debbie!Nancy Simahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044841836637287500noreply@blogger.com