tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post6643907285275911929..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: Do you enter writing competitions?Annalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-60781935048134472942013-12-02T10:45:28.253+00:002013-12-02T10:45:28.253+00:00You have just as good a chance at winning as any o...You have just as good a chance at winning as any of the other entrants, that's the great thing about competitions :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-65773354882290647442013-12-02T10:41:19.427+00:002013-12-02T10:41:19.427+00:00They really are, Tonja - have a look at the links ...They really are, Tonja - have a look at the links in the post, see if something inspires you!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-59915869991701934372013-12-01T16:10:38.244+00:002013-12-01T16:10:38.244+00:00I have heard of competitions, but I honestly don&#...I have heard of competitions, but I honestly don't know why I haven't since I have had a few emails asking why I haven't submitted anything to magazines. I guess it is because I never thought that anything was good enough. I am off to check out your suggested links. Gossip_Grlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603645371306284338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-77735440643737949822013-12-01T14:30:43.104+00:002013-12-01T14:30:43.104+00:00I hadn't considered competitions. That actual...I hadn't considered competitions. That actually sounds very motivating. Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270893995364857138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-61145260803449717882013-12-01T10:09:53.300+00:002013-12-01T10:09:53.300+00:00Thanks for the link. Entering competitions while y...Thanks for the link. Entering competitions while you're writing is a great idea. I must get some more sent off!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-9092080807619363822013-12-01T10:06:11.521+00:002013-12-01T10:06:11.521+00:00There are some good ones for £5 or less. A lot of ...There are some good ones for £5 or less. A lot of writer's circles hold open competitions. But, yes, it takes organisation - even with my list I find I miss the closing dates!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-15914090763462210242013-11-30T20:48:05.049+00:002013-11-30T20:48:05.049+00:00Good question Annalisa! I do enter competitions, n...Good question Annalisa! I do enter competitions, not as many as I'd like, but three or four a year at least. I particularly like to enter when I'm writing or editing as it means I have something to check my inbox for, thus stopping me getting impatient and submitting my novel before it's ready. I subscribe to first writer.com (£2 per month) which gives me almost daily lists of new competitions/ agents and publishers accepting submissions. I'd recommend it if you're serious about entering competitions as they show everything from tiny free ones to those with prize money in four figures. Agents and publishers are also rated by users for your benefit. Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-28690297399880291342013-11-30T19:11:41.989+00:002013-11-30T19:11:41.989+00:00I always have great intentions of entering competi...I always have great intentions of entering competitions but seem to run out of time with them. I need to get better organised and get some sent in. At the moment though I wouldn't pay more than £5 for an entry fee.Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-87669362742717811172013-11-30T17:07:39.439+00:002013-11-30T17:07:39.439+00:00Good luck with your next submissions :-)Good luck with your next submissions :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-59683987289037131002013-11-30T16:45:29.873+00:002013-11-30T16:45:29.873+00:00I enter and enter (after I'm sure they are rep...I enter and enter (after I'm sure they are reputable) because it hones my skill. In fact, that's what I'm working on right now. Happy writing, Annalisa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-89241502667011194592013-11-30T13:53:43.898+00:002013-11-30T13:53:43.898+00:00Exactly. And congrats on your wins :-)Exactly. And congrats on your wins :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-52431456376832698232013-11-30T13:52:29.625+00:002013-11-30T13:52:29.625+00:00That's the best part about entering them, Fann...That's the best part about entering them, Fanny. You learn not to be too worried about other people reading it, judging it or being rejected. Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-78724907613553984602013-11-30T13:46:39.847+00:002013-11-30T13:46:39.847+00:00Writing is such a crapshoot anyway that entering a...Writing is such a crapshoot anyway that entering a competition is worth a try. I've entered and won at our local library for instance. That was free. I've entered some poetry ones and paid $1 a poem for entry fee and won $25. It's good for the ego to win, and losing is not a huge rejection issue. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-41694956000345115062013-11-30T12:35:05.940+00:002013-11-30T12:35:05.940+00:00I have occasionally thought about it, but I've...I have occasionally thought about it, but I've found that quite a lot have titles or genres that do not inspire me. More to the point: I'm really chicken! <br />Frankie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787954599014677407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-89556184273353072862013-11-30T10:47:37.052+00:002013-11-30T10:47:37.052+00:00Fantastic! Well done.Fantastic! Well done.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-59981259329167501582013-11-30T10:41:48.617+00:002013-11-30T10:41:48.617+00:00I've got to the stage where I'm sending ou...I've got to the stage where I'm sending out old, revamped stories - ones I believe in but haven't succeeded. Just the excitement of sending them out, even if they don't win, keeps my writing fresh and fun.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-90895222256584092132013-11-30T10:29:24.270+00:002013-11-30T10:29:24.270+00:00I'd love to read some of your work Gary - any ...I'd love to read some of your work Gary - any chance of that?Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-75674436386414898942013-11-30T10:25:03.517+00:002013-11-30T10:25:03.517+00:00That's fair enough Wendy! Although there are s...That's fair enough Wendy! Although there are some great novel competitions out there, for newbie novelists. They are slightly more prone to scams though, I think. I entered a first page comp recently through a local literary group - an agent will read the top three. Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-50139575521930405572013-11-30T10:19:03.506+00:002013-11-30T10:19:03.506+00:00I find my writing improves when I know I'm pla...I find my writing improves when I know I'm planning to enter it into a comp. And you never know who you'll be up against, you might be the best in that comp on that day. That's why aiming for very small ones - with small entry fees - can make sense to start with. Also, most comps are online, and they publish previous winning entries, so you can compare your story to past winners!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-15922428468470529842013-11-30T10:09:26.867+00:002013-11-30T10:09:26.867+00:00That's a good point, Madeline - publication ca...That's a good point, Madeline - publication can be more important than a monetary prize, if it's the right title. Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-75546916001676414922013-11-30T10:06:30.423+00:002013-11-30T10:06:30.423+00:00I'm the other way around - I would much prefer...I'm the other way around - I would much prefer strangers to be reading my work than people I know. It's taken me a long time to have people read my work before I send it off. The best thing about competitions is you can't choose who will read your work, and they might think it's the best thing they've ever read!!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-9060365651393009282013-11-30T10:00:17.842+00:002013-11-30T10:00:17.842+00:00Most of the competitions these days have online en...Most of the competitions these days have online entry, which makes it a lot easier. Although it does mean I can't kiss the envelope before I post it! Kissing my laptop feels somewhat weird :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-85042069443404138702013-11-30T09:59:07.794+00:002013-11-30T09:59:07.794+00:002 or 3 is a good steady number. £20 is way too muc...2 or 3 is a good steady number. £20 is way too much. I sometimes enter the Bridport Prize if I think I've got a brilliant story, but they're up to £15, I think. That's a special circumstance for me though.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-91760039561910476872013-11-30T09:29:49.553+00:002013-11-30T09:29:49.553+00:00I entered once a few years back and was delighted ...I entered once a few years back and was delighted to win the critiques prize for my short story.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-16502941792903829012013-11-30T04:26:58.418+00:002013-11-30T04:26:58.418+00:00I entered contests ages ago and it led to nothing....I entered contests ages ago and it led to nothing. After that, I focused on novel writing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com