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myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing1 year ago

I wrote my first short story not long ago and entered it in a contest on the Accentuate Writers Forum. It was fun writing the story. Everything flowed smoothly and I like my characters alot. I think the story makes sense and sounds alright. So far I've got good feedback.

I know I won't win the contest, but I can learn something from the experience. I'm trying to become a better writer and entering contest and receiving feedback is a way to accomplish that goal.

 
 
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Wolfechu (891) response was accepted on 9/24/2008.
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. SamQuinn (1042)   ranked 280 out of 6,397 in writing   1 year ago

Congratulations on entering a contest! It's a huge leap to write anything and open it up to public scrutiny. I'm trying to get my first piece published. Have you gotten anything published yet? I'll have to check out the Forum. Kudos again for entering the contest! Best of luck to you -- and don't be so sure you won't win! thumbup


myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

I haven't had any stories published yet, just articles. If I make it into the top three for this contest my story will go in an Anthrology and be sold in real book stores. I think that is very cool..lol.

Good luck getting published.

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. thebohemianheart (2701)   ranked 692 out of 6,397 in writing   1 year ago

Good for you! Exposure sometimes is worth more than winning. But, the fact that you put your writing out there for the world to see is a big step in itself. Keep writing, keep entering contests, and keep learning! Congratulations.*S*


myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

Thank you. I am going to keep trying. I can't wait to hear the feedback from the editor that is going to critique my story. I want to see what all I have to improve on so the next story will be even better.

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3. myLot reputation of 76/100. Wolfechu (891)   ranked 613 out of 6,397 in writing   1 year ago

Got a link to that forum? Sounds interesting.

I've done similar before, and put in a short story for SFX's 'pulp idol' competition a couple of years back. Didn't get into the top 10, so it wasn't published in the little giveaway book they had on the cover, but it was good enough to get an honourable mention in the runners up. Hell of a buzz seeing my name in print and the first line of it, in an actual book;)


myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

Here's the link to the Accentuate Writers Forum. We love having new members on the site. Will you be using the same name if you sign up?

http://www.accentuateservices.com/xmb/index.php


myLot reputation of 76/100. Wolfechu (891)   ranked 613 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

More than likely. I do everywhere else;) I shall definitely check it out.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

My names Angel so if you join let me know it's you. I might not recognize the name. I'm awful with names and my memory sucks.

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. CharRay7 (871)   ranked 234 out of 6,397 in writing   1 year ago

Hi my friend,

Congratulations on finishing your first short story! You are stronger than I am and I think that's great!

I am just now dabbing into the writing society. I've done 5 articles in the past couple of days. Four of them I submitted to Associated Content and one to Helliam for an article they were looking for that I thought I had quite a bit of knowledge about. Hopefully I'll have some good news in about a week or so. happy

Keep writing and I'm sure you'll do great!!thumbup

Happy MyLotting,
Char

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myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

Thank you so much. Is your name the same on AC and Helium as here? I would like to add you as a friend on those sites. I love reading stuff by new people. Good luck with your articles.


myLot reputation of 98/100. CharRay7 (871)   ranked 234 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

I did use the same user name but I'll put my page link here for both:

Helium: http://www.helium.com/users/458982

AC:
: http://www.associatedcont... hope that will get you there. lol

I'm still learning. happy

Happy MyLotting,
Char

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myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

The helium link wokred and I added you as a favorite there. The Associated Content link doesn't work and I couldn't find you by name or screen name. You can look me up and send me a message if you want. Then I can subscribe to your articles. My name on there is Angel Sharum.


myLot reputation of 98/100. CharRay7 (871)   ranked 234 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

See, I told you I was knew.. I found the line!!!! I'd love to have you subscribe to me.. the more the better and I only have one now. sad

Here is it: http://www.associatedcont... MyLotting,
Char
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myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

I subscribed and sent you a message. You can click on my name from the message to see my articles if you like. Good luck!

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5. myLot reputation of 95/100. dani27 (454)   ranked 272 out of 6,397 in writing   1 year ago

I agree the more you enter the more you learn. That is great. Good luck.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

Thank you. The forum will be having two more contests before the end of the year. I'm sure I'll enter both of them. Practice makes perfect they say!

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6. jmarieh69 (74)   ranked 566 out of 6,397 in writing   1 year ago

You have a great point. Getting feedback from others is a great way to learn and improve your writing. I know that I like it when someone will tell me what they thought about my work. It doesn't matter if they liked it or not; the feedback is invaluable.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

Yep, cause we can learn from the bad comments as well as the good. Sometimes even more so. If somebody tells me something they really don't like I can investigate why and try to improve.

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7. myLot reputation of 93/100. 1grnthmb (1557)   ranked 860 out of 6,397 in writing   1 year ago

This is good that you submitted it. Eveb if it wont win any prizes. My wife and middle daughter both love writing. I am waiting for Jenny to be a famous writter some day. Lori has no interst in publishing and does it just for her own enjoyment. I think she writes wonderful stories. Both her and Jenny are very imaginative in the stories.

But back to you. Once again it is great and you probably feel good about it.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

I do feel good about it. I've been reading all the others stories that have been submitted and mine isn't too much worse..lol. Just have to see what happens.

Your wife and daughter might want to check out the accentuatewritersforum. It's a great place for writers, no matter what level they're at.

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8. myLot reputation of 100/100. PearlGrace (1883)   ranked 147 out of 6,397 in writing   1 year ago

Wow, sunnflr, that is interesting that you have entered a writing contest. I've never heard of Accentuate Writers Forum. But I will definitely check it out. It's always thrilling to get positive feedback on our writing, isn't it? You are really working hard on all this stuff. You are to be complimented.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sunnflr (877)   ranked 14 out of 6,397 in writing  1 year ago

Thank you, I'm trying. It helps that it's my only income and I have to have it. That's a great incentive to do the best I can.

You will like the forum. It's for article writes also, any type of writing goes. I've met some great people there and got lots of advice. There are even some other members here on mylot.If you join let me know.

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