03 February 2010

Yet Another Writing Contest

I just received an Email today that informed me that there is a writing contest through Amazon. All I have to do is submit a novel and if I win, I get a publishing contract and a $15,000 advance. Yes, I know I don't stand a snowball's chance to win, but I figure that I might as well enter and see what happens. However, there's just a very small problem: you see, I haven't even looked at my novel since I finished it and the deadline to enter this contest is Sunday.

So, I opened the file and began the arduous task of trying to rewrite the thing. I'm currently on page 7 of 105 and I can't believe how many mistakes I made. So far, I've discovered one relationship error (a grandson instead of a nephew) and numerous other errors. I have already had to make a few serious revisions and I know that there will be many more down the road. Frankly, I think that I'll be lucky to get through one complete re-write before the deadline.

Anyway, I've bored you enough, so I guess the break is over and I need to get back to work.

6 comments:

  1. You can't win if you don't enter - so go for it! Good luck! :)

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  2. Good luck to you, and thanks for writing about this - I didn't know (goes stumbling off to work on own novel)

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  3. Oh, I just went over there - looks like you have to submit by Feb. 7 - har har hardy har har! I will aim for next year I think!

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  4. Good luck, you never know unless you try.

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  5. Good luck! At least you know it'll be ready to go for the next contest that comes up too!

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  6. Storm, The Psychotic Housewife: Thank you! I just hope I can get the re-write done in time.

    Lidian: Thank you. Yeah, I just received notification about this yesterday, I hope I have enough time to get it done...we'll see :)

    Ann: Thank you. I'll give it the "ole college try"

    BeadedTail: Thank you. Yes, at least it will be finally completed:)

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