I didn't do any writing over the festive period, not a jot. So I'm pleased that since I opened my laptop last week I've written two and a half stories. For me, who is a slave to procrastination, that's a good start.
I've decided that this year I'm going to enter more competitions and not just wish I had. Mslexia magazine has a short story competition coming up, deadline is 16/3/15 which gives me plenty of time to prepare. I had planned on giving it a go last year but I left it too late. A lesson learned there I feel. There a so many competitions out there if you look. You can find them in magazines or on-line, not just fiction either. Some requests essays and articles I even saw one for song lyrics - not my strong point though. Having just received my Writers Forum through the post I'm tempted to enter their monthly competition too. The possibilities are endless - as are the words I will need to type.
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.
wow it could have been me writing those words - you expressed my sentiments exactly...... I did manage a not so short seasonal storyover the festive period and have an even shorter dated competition on joy!
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