tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post6277924298187969979..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Should I Enter Writing Competitions?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-26027671878515233302013-11-13T22:04:27.920+11:002013-11-13T22:04:27.920+11:00I think the goals for entering contests are differ...I think the goals for entering contests are different for published and unpublished writers. The biggest benefits for unpublished writers are definitely the opportunities to gain unbiased feedback and the added bonus of getting their ms in front of editors/agents if they final. For published authors, book contests judged by readers are a great opportunity for authors to reach new readers. <br /><br />I guess it's possible that a judge could think about stealing your idea, but they could never write a book with your voice, vision and story telling ability that makes your story unique and different to everyone else. Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-73199931115648032342013-11-13T21:39:58.151+11:002013-11-13T21:39:58.151+11:00It is! I've improved a lot myself just from en...It is! I've improved a lot myself just from entering competitions. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-71590082642861732432013-11-13T21:39:16.183+11:002013-11-13T21:39:16.183+11:00:D Thanks!:D Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-71533429269379626272013-11-13T21:37:24.264+11:002013-11-13T21:37:24.264+11:00It is, hey. :)It is, hey. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-60395329721620031162013-11-13T21:36:39.275+11:002013-11-13T21:36:39.275+11:00yes! A great reason, thanks for pointing that out,...yes! A great reason, thanks for pointing that out, Mary. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-15566004900149381852013-11-13T21:25:42.028+11:002013-11-13T21:25:42.028+11:00Thanks Lucy - great post. Getting unbiased feedbac...Thanks Lucy - great post. Getting unbiased feedback is a definite advantage.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-49529917048374985102013-11-13T11:03:52.362+11:002013-11-13T11:03:52.362+11:00A good post and fun way to look at the pros and co...A good post and fun way to look at the pros and cons.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-25751029679935811892013-11-13T09:41:14.257+11:002013-11-13T09:41:14.257+11:00I haven't judged (or entered) any competitions...I haven't judged (or entered) any competitions, but I have seen some of the feedback provided. It's well worth entering for the feedback. Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-8188226066729146002013-11-13T08:29:36.213+11:002013-11-13T08:29:36.213+11:00Thank you for these good points, Lucy. Over the ye...Thank you for these good points, Lucy. Over the years I've been a judge for various competitions and know only too well the time and effort it takes. If they are big contests especially, there are often more than 3 judges as there are more than one "round" of judging. Another reason to enter is that so many writers are reading your work. If your entry obtains even a finalist top three awards and your name is put then to your entry, think of the promotion, the attention that has been drawn to your name (your brand) for when you do have that first sale.Mary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.com