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« on: November 05, 2013, 10:27:50 am »
November's Creative Writing Contest Everyone has a story that leaves them, and everyone around them, in tears from laughing so hard - and the majority of the time, it's from a get together of either family or friends. Now, you can use that experience, real or embellished, and enter this month's contest! We're looking for the most sidesplitting, outrageously funny stories about friends and family you can give us - and yes, that includes those tall tales that grandpa likes to spin at the dinner table. The best part? They don't have to be true, just under 6000 words please (apparently, our judge is a bit of a slow reader at times  ) One winner will be chosen per age group, and don't forget, this is a creative contest - so go have some fun! Age Groups: 6 and under 7 - 12 13 - 17 18 and older Prizes: One winner per age group will have his or her story posted on the forum, as well as win a $25 AMC Theatres Gift Card. How to Enter: Send your (or your child's) story to contest@imzadipublishing.com, along with the author's name, age and a valid email address. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. This is to be fun filled, not a stressful experience! Legal: Contest begins on November 1, 2013 and ends 11:59pm CST November 30, 2013. This is a free contest open to all age groups, and all genres. One (1) winner per age group will be chosen by an impartial judge and the winner shall be notified no later than five (5) days after the contest ends. Each entry is considered copyrighted material and shall not be copied or used in any way other than said contest without permission. Entry of said contest grants permission to the contest facilitator(s) to post the entrant's story, should it be deemed a winner, upon the aforementioned page and/or website.
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« on: October 15, 2013, 04:05:18 pm »
You're not the only one! Of course I have to admit, I'm really excited to read stories from the kiddos - they come up with the most creative tales!
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« on: October 14, 2013, 03:26:12 pm »
I received a request to be the official judge for the Creative Writing Contest of the Month, and I couldn't turn down to the opportunity! So, before I turn you loose with the guidelines below, let me give you a helpful hint - the more creative, the better with bonus points for originality! Have a spooktacular time! j.  www.janicegrove.com
Creative Writing Contest for OctoberGive us your scary, your spooky, your hauntingly creative stories. October is full of ghosts and goblins lurking around every corner, so why not write about them for a chance to win the Creative Writing Contest of the Month? Short stories of 6,000 words or less, please. All genres accepted, with extreme spine tingling, suspenseful, and good old fashioned honor to the classic Halloween themes a must! Don't forget, this is a creative contest, not a school assignment - so have fun! Age Groups:
6 and under 7 - 12 13 - 17 18 and above Prizes:
One winner per age group will have his or her story posted on the forum, as well as win a $25 AMC Theatres Gift Card. How to Enter:
Send your (or your child's) story as a Private Message to the originator of this post (or e-mail it to editor@imzadipublishing.com), along with the author's name, age and a valid email address. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. This is to be fun filled, not a stressful experience! You don't have to submit a story to participate in a giveaway either!! Just click on the link below and like our Facebook page (don't forget to visit www.imzadipublishing.com too!) www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/c205aa0/Legal: Contest begins on October 14, 2013 and ends 11:59pm CST October 31, 2013. This is a free contest open to all age groups, and all genres. One (1) winner per age group will be chosen by an impartial judge and the winner shall be notified no later than five (5) days after the contest ends. Each entry is considered copyrighted material and shall not be copied or used in any way other than said contest without permission. Entry of said contest grants permission to the contest facilitator(s) to post the entrant's story, should it be deemed a winner, upon the aforementioned page and/or website.
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« on: October 11, 2013, 10:15:46 pm »
Hi Autumn!
Here's my two cents for everyone - don't sell yourself short, it's usually those of us who have had trouble finishing a project throughout our lives, who suddenly get grabbed by a character who just refuses to let go. That's how I was with The Rain Song. I'd go through my day with whole scenes, dialogue, interactions - a whole TV show/movie running through my head in a loop, until I began to write it down and then it would move me forward to the next scene. My family was hesitant at first (they weren't used to Mom laughing suddenly for no reason, or worse... walking out of the office with tears drying on my face), but they soon began to accept the fact that there were new members of the family among us... they were just invisible!
Encourage others in their art, whether it's writing, painting, sculpting, dancing, and you'll start to see how much your own craft grows as well. Take part in discussions and drag those reluctant friends along for the ride, you never know where you'll end up! So yes, for now, your writing is a hobby. But who knows... maybe one day you'll get a Micah who won't let go and you'll have no choice but succumb to his charms and tell his story. I will warn you now, this will most likely lead to late night/early morning writing marathons (since that's the only time you'll be left alone), mad dashes to paper (yes, I've used grocery receipts) to write down a part of a story that I knew I'd lose if I couldn't get it right then, and censuring looks from passing strangers who find it completely bizarre that someone should seemingly have a whole conversation with themselves... especially if that person is known for talking with their hands!
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« on: October 10, 2013, 11:40:34 am »
I've had a conversation with a previous publisher where I shared my concerns about this very issue.
While I didn't expect to become a best selling author overnight, I could not understand how the numbers I was counting that I knew had sold, the numbers from the publisher, and the amount of people telling me they read my book, didn't add up. Unfortunately at the time, my publisher didn't take the issue seriously and I had no choice but to accept it (or so I thought).
Let's hope more Authors step forward and shed light on this subject. Maybe then the FBI will have the information they need to do the investigation they say they want.
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« on: October 10, 2013, 11:33:59 am »
Me too! I've often wondered though how many books would sell now, if they had the same covers as the classics. Can you imagine the reaction of some people if they had to actually stop and read the synopsis first, or maybe even ask a clerk what the latest of Stephanie Myers was about. Or worse yet... what if some unsuspecting elderly grandma happened to pick up a Shades of Grey book and started skimming through!  I do understand how readers would prefer to envision the character and backdrop on their own, though. However, I like to immerse myself totally in a story - let's call it the Literary HD Experience. Now if we can get soundtracks imbedded in the paper copies, I think we'd be set!
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« on: October 05, 2013, 03:44:41 pm »
I have read a few books that the cover didn't convey the story at all, which left me feeling let down in several ways. I'm a visual person so when I see a book cover, I can get drawn into the story before I even start reading!
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« on: October 04, 2013, 09:04:19 pm »
I don't use an outline per se, but usually have several things that I'd like to see in the story as I write. The closest thing I can call my outline style is "Fly by the Seat of My Pants," but it also bears a slight similarity to the Snowflake Method.
Does anyone else wing it while writing, or it is outlines all the way?
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