Somewhere in the bible it talks about "casting your bread to the waters" and good will come back. Well, something like that.
I equate it to sending in manuscripts. I write and I send, write and send. Every now and again something comes back. Some good, some rejected, some I never hear what happened. Sharks must have eaten those.
This week I am entering two contests. I don't know how other people feel, but I enjoy the challenge.
The first one is with Writer's Digest. Their annual contest for just about any kind of writing. I entered the adult division of short story/mystery with my manuscript entitled, Haunted Treasures.
The second contest is sponsored by Highlights, a magazine for children. They want a story that was inspired by an unusual headline. Three years ago I read about a lost parrot that eventually found its owner when it started spouting its name and address while being cared for by a vet. The piece entitled, Piper Parrot's Predicament, was rejected a couple of times so I put it away and forgot about until this contest. I pulled it out, revised it, and we will see what happens.
BTW: In my continual quest to get my school system to recognize the importance of recess for our young children ---- my words continue to fall on deaf ears. I managed to get a bit further this time -- a letter from the administration explaining their curriculum (totally academic). I countered with my research. There is none out there to back up their claims...ergo they stop writing. Cowards, I say!
Stay tuned. Stay well.
Hi Sue. Maybe the next time you send a manuscript, you should include a few slices of bread? I have never heard of this strategy to fail.
ReplyDeleteBTW, they know their position is not supported by the research. However, they do know it's supported by the funding. See this (and please ignore the crass opening).
Very interesting video, Chris. Where do you find these things? Please send me more.
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