Happy New Year! And… Contest!

January 1, 2010 in Site Stuff | 10 comments

Hey readers, Happy New Year! May 2010 bring you closer to your writing dreams and be filled with joy, prosperity, craft and laughter for you and your loved ones.

I’m ducking in quickly to dispense good wishes and also to reveal my new contest for January! Since the new year is all about new beginnings… this contest is, too. This round, I’m accepting entries for the beginnings (up to the first 500 words) of your MG or YA novels (sorry, no picture books this time around). Then I’ll dissect what makes a strong novel opening — one of the most difficult and crucial moments in your manuscript.

Head on over to the Kidlit Contest page to find out more!

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  3. Katharina Gerlach’s avatar

    Katharina Gerlach on January 2, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Happy New Year to you, too. Thank you for giving us another chance to win urgently needed criticism. Time is valuable and it quite generous of you to give us so much of it. I always enjoy the new posts.

  4. Katharina Gerlach’s avatar

    Katharina Gerlach on January 2, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    P.S.: I’ve been more of a lurker so far.

  5. Shevi’s avatar

    Shevi on January 2, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    Happy new year! The contest sounds like fun.

  6. Stella Michel’s avatar

    Stella Michel on January 3, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    Sounds like a great contest. Unfortunately, my novel is still in progress or I’d enter. Maybe next time, if you run it again sometime. Thank you anyhow.

  7. Buffy Andrews’s avatar

    Buffy Andrews on January 4, 2010 at 7:21 am

    Hi Mary, I hope that 2010 is a super year for you and that all of your dreams come true. Best of luck with all of your publishing endeavors. Peace and blessings, Buffy

  8. Jessica’s avatar

    Jessica on January 4, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    I’m excited for this! I’ve just recently discovered this blog and it has been a tremendous help in editing my work. Thanks!

  9. Marsha Lytle’s avatar

    Marsha Lytle on January 6, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    I am really excited about this contest. It is a wonderful chance to get your work out there.

  10. Allison Edwards’s avatar

    Allison Edwards on January 7, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful opportunity. I’m so glad I found out about it.