| I don’t usually toot my own horn, mostly because it’s a broken horn and there’s not usually much to toot about, however, yesterday, I got a surprise. I entered a Writer’s Digest short story competition so long ago, I scarcely remember entering it. The month they were to announce the winners came and went and nothing…so, I figured I’d just chalk it up to experience. But then I got THIS IN THE MAIL!! |
 Honorable Mention for my story "Dandelions" |
| I don’t even care that it’s not first place. It’s just nice to get some recognition. I really don’t enter that many contests, this is only the second WD one I’ve entered, and this story was the first #fridayflash piece I ever did. It was well received or maybe people were just being nice. I’m not entirely sure, but in any event, it gave me the confidence to put it in the contest and of course, to keep moving forward. Because that’s what it’s all about.
So a HUGE thank you for reading this blog and my #fridayflash friends. Seriously, without the encouragement of ALL of my writing friends from face to face groups to online ones, I’d still be hemming and hawing about even sending a story in. So thank you, thank you. Now let’s all keep moving forward together. |
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Congratulations, Vanessa! Fantastic news! Well-deserved!! BRAVO!!
Congratulations!
Awesome news. Congrats!
Woo Hoo! Wnd from WD to boot! I knoew that was a good story and that you had it in you. Congratulations!
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Congratulations on receiving that recognition!
I’m a writer, but a songwriter first and foremost and just this Fall I began sending in lyrics and songs for contests. I realize the chance of winning can be small, despite the entry fees and extra work put in but at least it helps me to send out on a regular basis. I’m thinking one a month, in addition to all the other projects, and eventually maybe I will hear something and like you, it will probably be a submission I had long since forgotten ever sending in!
Anyway, the honorable mention means you did in fact create something worth mentioning and I hope it encourages you to keep on sharing your talent! Best! Vanessa
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