Category Archives: Contest

Ford Focus – Amazing Race – SocMed Rally

When the phone rang the other night, I ignored it. I’m like that. If I’ve got my stories on TV I don’t want to be disturbed. But I was willing to look at the transcribed text that came across after … —yes, there’s more—

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Complete. 50,008 words and counting.

I’ve completed the Nanowrimo challenge and written my 50K words in the month of November. Now it’s on to editing and smoothing out the manuscript. I can’t put into words – maybe because I’ve used so many in the past … —yes, there’s more—

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NaNoWriMo. Really!

At my office away from the office (Panera), I tried to see how easy it would be to write 2000 words on a cohesive topic. The exercise was part of the NaNoWriMo event coming up in less than 15 days. … —yes, there’s more—

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MWA and other tasks

Sent a contest entry off to Mystery Writers of America, sent a few queries off today to some small publications with niche readerships—probably great spots for some of my columns or articles, and read through some more of my magazine … —yes, there’s more—

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In town

Just doing interviews in town (Boston) today and trying to stay dry. The rest of the week is brainstorming and query letters to different publications. Updates will be posted here. AND, with today being CONTEST WEDNESDAY, I have located a … —yes, there’s more—

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CCFA Contest

Today I wrote a piece for the “Share your UC story” contest being put on by Procter & Gamble and the Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of America. The contest is based on the belief that people do have fulfilling lives after … —yes, there’s more—

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