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.
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.
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