It's time for another group posting of the IWSG—a group created to offer support to writers no matter what their stage in publishing or writing. It's a time to air our insecurities or triumphs and offer hope and support for others. A big thank you as always to our amazing ninja captain Alex Cavanaugh for creating this monthly blog hop. And thank you to the co-hosts as well: M. Pax, Tracy Jo, Patricia Lynne, Rachna Chhabria, Feather Stone, and Randi Lee!
You may have seen a previous posting where I announced I made it into the first round of The Writer's Voice (which really meant I was one of the lucky ones who was chosen through the Rafflecopter drawing.) I had entered my YA near future thriller I've been querying for the past few months. Well...I wasn't chosen for a team, so my journey with that contest is over.
BUT...
I recently submitted a different MS (or my query and first 250 of a brand new, shiny MS that I wrote while querying Catalyst) to Query Kombat and guess what?! I made it into the 1st Round!!!
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I'm feeling pretty excited right now. I never got this far in any contest with Catalyst. But I did what everyone says to do...I wrote another manuscript. Obviously, I don't know what will happen next or if this will be THE ONE to get me an agent, but I know that all I can do is hope. And keep writing.
**For anyone interested in checking out my entry or the battle I'm currently in, you can find it HERE. My entry is Life Sucks—I'm Stuck in Podunk.
Good luck, Kristin! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteKristin, that's awesome!! Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! :)
DeleteKristin, that is exciting news!! Congrats for making it in. Are you trying PitMad tomorrow? I'll be out of town, so no RTs from me. I wish you luck in your writing contests/endeavors:) Can't wait to hear how QK turns out for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I might do PitMad...although from previous experience, it hasn't been very beneficial. I think I'd rather query! :)
DeleteYay! So glad you're going for it!
ReplyDeleteYep, it's exciting, that's for sure! :)
DeleteKristin, that is awesome! Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! :)
DeleteCongratulations! And good luck! I am rooting for you! :D
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks!! :)
DeleteWahoo! That's epic. I'm a total fan of the contest route to publication. No better way to go.
ReplyDeleteWoot! That is great! Best of luck and hone those battle skills. RAWR!
ReplyDeleteJust checked out your entry, and wow, it looks like a lot of fun! How exciting that you made it into the first round. Best of luck with Query Kombat!
ReplyDeleteCongrats and good luck!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Congrats on the Query Kombat! I too didn't get picked by any of the teams for the Writer's Voice. Oh well!
ReplyDeleteGood luck. And yes, it's all about continuing to write, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteCongrats and good luck. My fingers are crossed for you.
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Congrats and good luck! I hope you kick butt.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kristin! Keep us posted on how things go. I love contests. Some have gone well, others haven't, but I've always learned a lot. You're so right about going on to the next thing. Sometimes that's the only way to improve.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds exciting! Good luck to you and it seems you are doing well so far which is great!
ReplyDeleteamazing and I saw your tweet last night! HUGE congrats and I am keeping everything crossed for you! xoxo
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