Competition Results.

By obsidian_cicatrix · Jul 10, 2016 · 530 · 4
  1. And the winner is...

    ...not me. Now there's a surprise. :D

    I was clearly outclassed, left, right and centre... but that's ok. I've learned a lot from taking part. Would I be quick to do it again? No...I wouldn't. And that's not sour grapes on my part. Neurologically, I just can't take it which does raise a rather interesting question: To submit or not?

    Obviously, my piece still needs a lot of work; I knew that even as I posted it: Is it worth putting myself through all kinds of torment in order to try and get it published? This seems very melodramatic, I know, but I also know myself and to make the attempt will push at the very boundaries of my sanity, not to mention my ego. Both are very fragile concepts that need handled with kid gloves.

    Once the dust settles, I'll get feedback from the judges and put my piece up for critique but that's not something I can consider doing right now. I'm feeling way too sensitive. I knew this would happen; it's all par for the course. I look forward to constructive criticism when my mood flips back and I'm capable of accepting it.
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  1. jannert
    Yours was my favourite, from the moment I first read it. Not only the most original, but the one that seemed most genuine, in terms of 'real' story. I'm sure it was a contender. I didn't know till only a couple of days ago that it was yours. I must say I was surprised, not because of the quality, but because it's not the sort of story you usually write—in terms of location and subject matter. But that's just showing me what a breadth of talent you possess. It's still my favourite. I haven't even checked to see who actually won yet.
    jannert, Jul 10, 2016
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  2. obsidian_cicatrix
    I really appreciate your saying so, Jan...thank you. I think I have an idea, maybe for the first time, of the kind of writer I'd like to be. I enjoy dark humour, so I can see me heading that direction for a while. Aside from anything else, I actually enjoyed writing it...I think that's why it didn't feel quite the trawl it usually does.
    obsidian_cicatrix, Jul 10, 2016
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  3. BruceA
    Yeah, what @jannert said. I have already said most of that to you. It needs a bit of work, but it has huge potential. Stick it in a drawer for a month, edit it, then see how you go. More than happy to critique it privately if u don't want it public. Don't let your fear (or whatever) hold back your talent :)
    BruceA, Jul 10, 2016
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  4. obsidian_cicatrix
    Ta @BruceA. Any thoughts would be gratefully received, especially on the bumpy bits you refer to, although I have a feeling you'll likely tell me what I'm already thinking. I know, if I do decide to submit, I'm gonna need some help and hand-holding otherwise I'll convince myself to back out.

    I'm working on another piece in another voice right now but as soon as I have made my first proper edit of that, I'll work on Bull. Don't want my voices to contaminate each other. ;)
    obsidian_cicatrix, Jul 10, 2016
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