Writing has become a passion in my life. I didn’t take my writing seriously until a few years ago. They say the more you write, the better you get. So, with a deep breath and fingers crossed, I’ve submitted a few things out into the world.
Writing is an incredibly personal thing. Thoughts, ideas, hopes & wishes come directly from your heart, mind and soul and end up on a page. Part of us is in every key stroke.
I get feedback from friends and family on my writing, but I can’t help but think that their opinions are biased. (they love me!)
I’ve started getting back some rejections and I’ve had a few small things published. The rejections sting a little bit. You can’t help but feel that way. BUT they are also a badge of honor. You did the work. You finished something you started and you had the guts to let other humans have a glimpse into your heart.
But with the rejections, I didn’t have any idea WHY.
I submitted a couple of things to WOW! Women on Writing and asked for a critique. It was just a small contest. I got that critique back yesterday.
My heart was pounding as I opened that email. I did not place in the contest. I would not go on the the next round of finalists. That stung just a little, but more importantly, “The Critique, The Critique! What did they think?!!”
I got some very good feedback about how I could have expanded my story to create more interest, etc. They also scored me on technical. I MISSPELLED a word. Gawd!
Overall, you are scored between 1 and 15 for content, technical, etc. I scored an 11.
12 or more would have moved me to the next round. At first, I was bummed. But then, I realized…what a minute! An 11? Hell, that a C or maybe even a C+ !!
I Don’t Suck!
I have recently started writing and this is really inspirational… Thnkyu so much
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Thank you.
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Hey, 11 is great! I think it’s incredible you got a mention. 😀
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Thank you Nicolle!
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You’re welcome! ❤️
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To get feedback and to score an 11 reveal that your definitely does NOT suck. Keep writing. You are correct that the more you write, the more your writing improves. Bravo to you for sending your work off into the world. Rejection happens to all of us. Then you just dust off your work, make changes if necessary and resend to a new market.
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Thank you Audrey. It’s nice to get validation.
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You silly thing! Of course, you don’t! You’re honing. Every great writer hones their work till it’s where they want it to be. Now that you have this critique, you know where to hone. Hone on!! ❤️
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You’re a sweetie! Thanks Linda!
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Bravo! You’ll get it next time.
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Awww, thanks Linda! 🙂
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Course u dont but it is nice to get that affirmation I bet 🙂 Bravo you!
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Yes, it sure is. Thank you Michael!
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Wow I’m happy for you, 11 is very good.
I submitted a short story last month (among 2000 other stories), 1st I didn’t win and 2nd I haven’t been given 11 out of 15; i haven’t been mentioned AT-ALL!
So…. I think that you stand in a better place 😉
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In this particular case, you could ask for (although it costs extra) a critique. That’s the only reason I knew. You should check them out. They are always having contests. But it does cost to enter.
Look for WOW! Women on Writing. http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/
Good luck!
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Thank you Penny
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Well Hell’s Bells Penny! We all have been telling and showing you that you don’t suck! 🙂 ❤
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Awwww, thanks Walt! My WordPress family has come to mean a lot to me. It’s nice to be validated though. 🙂
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