My first success in fiction writing
September 11th, 2006 by janetCan’t believe I haven’t blogged this!
I entered a short story writing competition for children a couple of months ago, and my story has been selected with nine others to be published in a book. Ginninderra Press puts out a book each year with a theme for kids aged 9 - 12 years. This year, the theem was “secrets”. I sent off my story, thinking that nothing would come of it as I don’t see myself as a short story writer, and after all, this was my first attempt. But I was so excited when I got the news. It will be fantastic to see my story in a book. There is going to be an overall winner announced next month, but just getting into the book is enough for me.
So I’m entering other competitions. The best thing is that I’m kicking out that little voice inside which has always said, “you can’t come up with ideas”. Not true! And how good does that feel!
Still waiting to hear about my junior fiction manuscript sent out to two major publishers now. But it’s early days. My young adult novel is ready to write now–the plot is finished.
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