Lately, it feels like all my posts have been scheduled. By this I don't necessarily mean written ahead of time then set to post on a certain date (not that I don't do that), but posts we all knew were coming. Think of my NaPoWriMo posts or my NYR Updates. Any posts that weren't expected were well thought out and planned way ahead of time. For instance, my recent post comparing dresses to writing. It's been forever since I've just talked to you guys, told you what was going on in my life and with my writing.
I think we all know where this is going...
COLOSSAL UPDATE
On March 3, I drove to Ardmore, OK, to audition for the Oklahoma Art Institute's summer creative writing program. On April 10, I got my email saying that I had been accepted! This is especially gratifying because, not only does it mean I get a full scholarship besides the $250 acceptance fee, only fifteen people were accepted.
The camp is from June 9-24. I don't know if I'm going to have stable Internet access while I'm there so I may be gone during that time. I'll keep you updated. Right now I'm waiting for the information packet. It should be here any day.
Not-So-Colossal Updates
Remember, way back in October, when I told you I entered the Seventeen Magazine 2011 Fiction Contest? Well, I thought you might like to know how that turned out. I did not win. I didn't even make it into the finals. At first I was a little upset, because it is disappointing. However, I quickly got over it. I even included a slightly revised version of my entry in my writing portfolio for my OAI audition.
Another thing you may remember, my publication in Campaigner Challenges 2011. Cat, the wonderful woman who put this anthology together, has recently donated the proceedings to the "Help Harry Help Others" research fund. However, you can still purchase the book and your money will still go to the charity. You can find all the information about the book and where to buy it on my publications page.
Also, I just want to thank the judges who chose my entry for the First Campaigner Challenge and everyone who stopped by to congratulate me. I won fourth place if you didn't know. Thanks as well to Lady Gwen, Julie Maughon, and Jennifer Chase for donating the prizes I won.
I am still waiting to learn the results of the “Imagination begins with you…” - Annual High School Short Story Contest. They should be announced within the month.
Oh, and for anyone who is on Pottermore. My username is NifflerPixie19163. We can be friends. Just let me know that it's you in the comments. And yes, I am a Slytherin. I think I'm slowly getting used to it.
Now you know what's up with me, what's up with you?
Writing is a subjective business. I think that if you didn't make the finals, all that says is that your manuscript, unfortunately, didn't make it into hands that could appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteAlso...there are a lot of dumb readers out there. Your writing tends to be very cerebral and thought-provoking. It could be that your piece landed in the hands of a person who loves Justin Bieber, talks like a valley girl, and has an IQ of 90.
I'm so happy you won the scholarship and get more formal training. You are the next Margaret Atwood. Go Brooke!
That is very true, Michael, which is why I didn't get too upset over it. I had no idea who was judging or what they were like. And the piece still helped me get into the OAI summer program.
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Lots of great news! Thanks for letting us know and congratulations. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd Slytherin rocks! It has a bad rep, that's all.
Thanks, Laura. Yes, that's what the prefect told me. ;)
DeleteI know how you feel on the "all posts scheduled" thing... that's why whenever there is breathing space between blogfests and the like, I take great pleasure in just updating about what I've been doing creatively.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being accepted into that program, that's very cool!!
I enjoy your "updates" posts, Trisha. Those are really my favorite kind of posts on any blog. I like it when people talk about themselves and their projects. ^^
DeleteCongrats on getting that scholarship! That is so awesome. I'm a little (ok, a lot!)envious. I wish I could go away on a writing retreat for 2 weeks. I hope you have a fabulous time :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. ^^ And if you start getting too envious, just remember I'm probably going to have to get up at the crack of dawn and sleep in a dormitory full of strangers. 0-0
DeleteCongrats on the summer writing program! That is so cool.
ReplyDeleteAnd as far the writing goes I agree with Michael. Writing is subjective. Some will love it and other won't. Mostly you have to write for yourself, and when you get someone who appreciates your work, you smile and embrace it. (Those who don't...forget 'em).
Thanks, Angela. ^^ I will still anxiously awaiting my information packet. I think there are ants in my pants. XD
DeleteI agree completely.
Congratulations on the writing program. That sounds intense. Avoid the pillow fights in the dorms.
ReplyDeletePillow fights... I hadn't even thought of that. I think it sounds more intense than the actual writing. XD
DeleteCongratulations! That is SOOO exciting about the creative writing program! What an awesome opportunity. (I am a little jealous!)
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