it feels like I'm falling further and further behind here on my blog. Lots of detailed house decisions to make, research to do and general errands.
Last week I managed to start a flow chart for my latest ms, using the updated version of Freemind. Very cool. It got my creative juices going again, which is always good. Then I found some good info online and was able to order another couple of books through ILL - now I just have to wait for them to arrive :)
We spent much of Saturday on the property, working on various land related chores, clearing roots, trees etc. It was by turns, cloudy, rainy, sunny, hot, then cloudy again. By 7 in the evening, it was pouring rain. Fortunately we'd returned to our temp home by then so didn't get soaked.
I did start typing in my contemp story last week and sent a chapter off to my CPs for their comments. I'm also considering entering my TT opening in the upcoming Gateway to the Best contest. We'll have to see. I did edit it again last year after a good friend read and commented on it for me, so it's pretty much ready. I just still haven't decided about contests in general.
What do you think - do you still like entering contests? Feel it's a good thing?
Teresa
Currently Reading: Dark Angels by Karleen Koen (yes, I'm finally going to finish it)
Link of the Day: Discovering Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities
6 comments:
I know what you mean about falling behind on the blogging. I've been slacking myself, so many other things to do.
I do not enter contests anymore. I think they are great for a beginning writer or a writer who is trying out a new genre. However, I don't think it is a good idea if a writer simply wants to get their work in front of an editor, the chances are too iffy and it could be a waste of money.
BTW, I got an AlphaSmart, now if I'd just use it.
Thanks for the Freemind tip - I'll update mine right now. Good to hear your house is gradually getting homier....
Pattern-chaser
"Who cares, wins"
I have to admit I've never had a bad contest experience. I've entered 7 including the GH and finaled in 4 (not the GH), but even the ones I hadn't finaled in I got great feedback from. But the main point for me entering contestes is the final judge. It's a way to get my work in front of an editor or agent I'd be targeting anyway.
Good work going on out the house - glad you managed not to get soaked!
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I haven't been blogging much, either - and we all know why! ;-)
I've only entered a handful of contests. I do like the feedback, but don't like the costs.
I am just starting out blogging and I enjoyed reading this post. Nice to know I am not the only one that gets behind with the blogging lol.
I do not enter contests for writing but for my photography.
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