tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post3187354777304122419..comments2023-07-03T03:20:51.469-05:00Comments on Donna's Book Pub: 10 Writing Contest Tips and StrategiesDonna Volkenannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-83133717933289115522013-09-19T11:35:34.333-05:002013-09-19T11:35:34.333-05:00Hi Sioux,
You are welcome. I hope they're help...Hi Sioux,<br />You are welcome. I hope they're helpful, although with all your publishing credits you could give a few writing tips of your own.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-79465025840907883512013-09-19T11:14:26.825-05:002013-09-19T11:14:26.825-05:00Donna--I felt like I was a thief. You gave the wor...Donna--I felt like I was a thief. You gave the workshop, and I wasn't able to attend, and yet I benefitted from your advice. And it was free.<br /><br />You should have blocked Marcia from this post. She doesn't need any help winning contests...<br /><br />Thanks for the tips. There were several that I needed to be reminded of, and a couple that I had never heard. And ALL of them are good...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-65377347223048676472013-09-18T06:56:12.779-05:002013-09-18T06:56:12.779-05:00Hi Val,
Good for you!
Hi Lisa,
Thanks, and thanks...Hi Val,<br />Good for you!<br /><br />Hi Lisa,<br />Thanks, and thanks for your advice. I used it in my seminar.<br /><br />Hi Marcia,<br />You are right. Judging is subjective, and taking care of the basics is the first important step.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-86925305417935824502013-09-18T00:15:33.245-05:002013-09-18T00:15:33.245-05:00I enjoy entering contests and judging too. Your po...I enjoy entering contests and judging too. Your points are so important. It's interesting why the same piece wins one contest and doesn't place in another. Competition is always unpredictable. But following the rules gives an edge right upfront, so the judge can focus on your work instead of being distracted by mistakes - or actually having to disqualify you.<br />It's always a thrill to win, and when I don't I love to read the winning piece and meet the author when possible. That's usually insightful too.Marcia G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05401846609955732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-81044471616471731202013-09-17T17:30:20.519-05:002013-09-17T17:30:20.519-05:00Lots of great stuff here and definitely bookmark-w...Lots of great stuff here and definitely bookmark-worthy. It's nice to have so much info all in one spot! :)Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-82586555547865473342013-09-16T20:43:48.638-05:002013-09-16T20:43:48.638-05:00Sound advice, which I will use as soon as I set as...Sound advice, which I will use as soon as I set aside some time for submitting.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-39898326111142437752013-09-16T19:00:13.644-05:002013-09-16T19:00:13.644-05:00Hi Claudia,
You are welcome. Sorry you brought hom...Hi Claudia,<br />You are welcome. Sorry you brought home a tummy ache from NM. It's such a beautiful and magical state, maybe that's why they call it the land of enchantment.<br /><br />Hi Pat,<br /><br />As long as you drink some wine while you wine. ;-)<br /><br />Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-65693831479235404312013-09-16T18:33:57.414-05:002013-09-16T18:33:57.414-05:00You mean I shouldn't whine and pout when I don...You mean I shouldn't whine and pout when I don't win? Darn...<br /><br />Anyway you definitely covered all the important tips. As with any complex recipe, read the directions carefully!<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-36837047481494320702013-09-16T16:22:47.386-05:002013-09-16T16:22:47.386-05:00Wow, great stuff and I am going to SAVE! Thanks.
...Wow, great stuff and I am going to SAVE! Thanks. <br /><br />Also thanking for visiting my writing blog. I am afraid it's pretty simple. Brought home that NM tummy ache so I am struggling to keep going this week already! <br /><br />Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-49232950839076312842013-09-16T14:01:31.060-05:002013-09-16T14:01:31.060-05:00Hi Karen,
You are welcome. Hope they help.
Hi Jan...Hi Karen,<br />You are welcome. Hope they help.<br /><br />Hi Janet,<br />Aww. You are so sweet. The info on your blog today was helpful.<br /><br />Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-32286109080104251712013-09-16T12:25:17.972-05:002013-09-16T12:25:17.972-05:00Great tips, Donna. I think I'll run it off and...Great tips, Donna. I think I'll run it off and take it to my writer's meeting tomorrow. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-81276183177799109062013-09-16T12:05:32.932-05:002013-09-16T12:05:32.932-05:00These are wonderful and encouraging tips, Donna. T...These are wonderful and encouraging tips, Donna. Thanks so much! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-40090268951250543642013-09-16T11:54:10.449-05:002013-09-16T11:54:10.449-05:00Good suggestion, Margo. As part of the seminar I h...Good suggestion, Margo. As part of the seminar I had students read three flash fiction pieces to see if their picks matched the winners in a national online contest. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-39426209845449588522013-09-16T10:36:02.543-05:002013-09-16T10:36:02.543-05:00I've been judging a lot of flash fiction latel...I've been judging a lot of flash fiction lately, and I agree with your list whole-heartedly. I would also add to read former winners if possible and try to come up with unique settings and story ideas. I've read SO MANY stories about death and dying and tornadoes. Margo Dillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635922963449775278noreply@blogger.com