As you will know I had no luck with my novel 'A Different Corner' in the Richard & Judy competition but after trawling through the internet and my writing magazines I have found a few other novel competitions. I just need time to read through them and choose the competition which best suits me. I am not ready to give up on my novel yet and I certainly didn't put all that effort only to give up at the first hurdle.
About Me
- Rae Argent
- A fiction writer and mum to three great kids, also lucky enough to be married to the man of my dreams. In spite of that mushy comment I do not write flowery romance - I like a nice helping of real life grit in my work. I have a Diploma in Literature & Creative Writing from The Open University and remain a member of the wonderful Watford Writers, despite moving on several times. I am a big fan of Swanwick Writers Summer School which has taught me a great deal and where I have made many great friends. I have yet to reach the dizzy heights of becoming a published superstar but will continue to send my work out into the world.
Tuesday 18 March 2014
Juggling
It's been an odd few days for me. I have five short stories on the go plus I need to put some time aside to rewrite parts of my novel. I've never had so many projects on the go at once before. But it's fun. I have competition deadlines looming but for once I don't feel panicked by them. By working on more than one project, as a friend suggested, I find my imagination is much sharper as my time on each piece of work is restricted. Okay, I don't use any sort of alarm my brain just seems to know when or if its had enough of a certain story. So instead of being disappointed and beating myself up for not putting the time into my work I can simply move on to another story waiting in the wings for some care and attention.
Monday 10 March 2014
Win Some, Lose Some
Well, the results from the 'Search for a Bestseller' (Richard & Judy) were announced last week and I wasn't lucky. To be honest I wasn't surprised. The amount of entries must have been in the thousands. The out and out winner still needs to be announced but I wish all the short listed writers the very best of luck - and there's always next time.
I am still waiting to hear from two short story competitions and hope to have better luck as they are not as well known as Richard & Judy's. I did mention I may have a shot at the Mslexia short story competition but changed my mind. I left it too late. I've learnt that lesson well. Not to enter on impulse but to allow yourself the time to craft a well written piece of work. If you rush you will more than likely regret entering. I try not to recall some of my unpolished entries.
Another reminder that the booking is open for the Swanwick Writers Summer School 2014 - if you have not heard of it before take a look at the website. It's a fabulous week. Something you will never regret.
I am still waiting to hear from two short story competitions and hope to have better luck as they are not as well known as Richard & Judy's. I did mention I may have a shot at the Mslexia short story competition but changed my mind. I left it too late. I've learnt that lesson well. Not to enter on impulse but to allow yourself the time to craft a well written piece of work. If you rush you will more than likely regret entering. I try not to recall some of my unpolished entries.
Another reminder that the booking is open for the Swanwick Writers Summer School 2014 - if you have not heard of it before take a look at the website. It's a fabulous week. Something you will never regret.
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