tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post8918888012531565049..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: What to Expect After You Submit to the Genesis ;-)Sherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-76705895943231193602012-02-28T08:46:20.233-08:002012-02-28T08:46:20.233-08:00Focus on "Hey! I took some of those pics!&quo...Focus on "Hey! I took some of those pics!" instead of "Aw stink. When again?" ;)Carol Moncadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781336802917396464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-34947569889009403792012-02-27T20:49:09.584-08:002012-02-27T20:49:09.584-08:00Yep, Case, entered two...( well, will have on Weds...Yep, Case, entered two...( well, will have on Weds;))Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-15871800872938489622012-02-27T20:24:28.838-08:002012-02-27T20:24:28.838-08:00It's my first year to enter Genesis but I'...It's my first year to enter Genesis but I've been through a few contest so I've learned to TRY to forget them and just keep writing. Since next year is completed novels only, that seems like a good plan, haha.Nancy Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235904632405726930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-33305347598073370212012-02-27T14:01:04.336-08:002012-02-27T14:01:04.336-08:00Can't wait to cheer you guys on! Hope I can do...Can't wait to cheer you guys on! Hope I can do it in person, too!Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-71189606169780709362012-02-27T12:47:15.476-08:002012-02-27T12:47:15.476-08:00LOL, Fun post, Pepper! Can't wait to cheer all...LOL, Fun post, Pepper! Can't wait to cheer all the Alley Cats on!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-85542148369144420692012-02-27T10:42:42.064-08:002012-02-27T10:42:42.064-08:00Gulp! Yes, I entered again this year.
My advice ...Gulp! Yes, I entered again this year. <br /><br />My advice is (and I'm going to try real hard to remember this) that every year, every contest, is a very subjective thing and even if you think you've improved one hundred per cent since last year - everything depends on which judges read your work and what appeals to them.<br /><br />This comes from finaling in the Golden Heart one year and never finaling again! You have to shrug it off and move on.<br /><br />What I like about the Genesis contest as opposed to the Golden Heart is the terrific feedback. Judges are so helpful and encouraging. It really is a win-win contest!<br /><br />Best of luck to all of you who are entering!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />SueSusan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-55737073897199453002012-02-27T09:56:39.468-08:002012-02-27T09:56:39.468-08:00Yay, I'm cheering on all the Alley Cats who en...Yay, I'm cheering on all the Alley Cats who entered and all our readers! I entered last week and purposefully didn't check the date announcements for semi-finalists or finalists would be announced. Silly Pepper, good thing I skimmed over your reminders in this post, too :) Those were some great tips, too! We just have to keep busy in the meantime.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-9037082042289816452012-02-27T09:13:59.431-08:002012-02-27T09:13:59.431-08:00The wait after entering a contest: Yet another rea...The wait after entering a contest: Yet another reason we need writing comrades. They understand the angst like no one else can!Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-80492342337206427482012-02-27T09:09:15.842-08:002012-02-27T09:09:15.842-08:00Angie, that would be a great thing to come home to...Angie, that would be a great thing to come home too. :) Did you enter this year??Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-80103604842098267872012-02-27T08:27:02.360-08:002012-02-27T08:27:02.360-08:00Casey...I didn't know the day last year, and I...Casey...I didn't know the day last year, and I got home to a message from Ane Mulligan on my machine. My son had just had surgery so it was a wonderful thing to come home to!<br />Pepper, thanks for the tips. I am worried about coping with not getting a phone call after being a semi-finalist the year before...yeah, I'm a glass half empty kinda gal!!! Trying to not think of it at all!!<br />I am glad to know such amazing Alley Cats that even if I don't advance, I'll have someone to cheer on!!:)Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-79792127707505723542012-02-27T08:15:14.983-08:002012-02-27T08:15:14.983-08:00THANKS Pepper.
I REALLY want to remember that dat...THANKS Pepper.<br /><br />I REALLY want to remember that date, brand it into my head even. So thanks for that.<br /><br />I had a shock of fear the other day...I gave my home number, but what if they call on a day I have to work???<br /><br />Thankfully both dates are on a Monday, so I'm safe. <br /><br />Not that I really want to think about it. I don't. <br /><br />I won't.<br /><br />I won't.<br /><br />Better say that 28 more times. ;-)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-41753197126921230242012-02-27T07:48:09.917-08:002012-02-27T07:48:09.917-08:00What a fun post, Pepper! You shared some great tip...What a fun post, Pepper! You shared some great tips. Keeping busy does help.<br /><br />I wish all those who entered the best and am eager to celebrate with my friends who final. I'm sure there will be several, including some Alley Cats.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-1358675769034702332012-02-27T07:46:01.913-08:002012-02-27T07:46:01.913-08:00Despite using that scary date in public, I appreci...Despite using that scary date in public, I appreciate the Alley Cats' encouragement. Though any contest is a gamble based on subjective judging, we all hope to do well. I look forward to the day we all discuss the results and congratulate our friends who've finaled!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-63604498724643339352012-02-27T07:33:44.206-08:002012-02-27T07:33:44.206-08:00What great advice, Pepper, and given with a touch ...What great advice, Pepper, and given with a touch of humor. :-) <br /><br />Good luck to everyone entering!Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-42281283437462047462012-02-27T07:02:27.807-08:002012-02-27T07:02:27.807-08:00Not entering this year. Still fixing what I learne...Not entering this year. Still fixing what I learned from my entry LAST year. But I'm an AWESOME encourager and cheerleader. Rah, rah, sis boom bah!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-28021878702915317622012-02-27T06:32:14.732-08:002012-02-27T06:32:14.732-08:00Good FOR YOU, Lindsey.
One of the best things abo...Good FOR YOU, Lindsey.<br /><br />One of the best things about the Genesis is the feedback! If you are going into the Genesis with the desire to get good feedback, you are already going to be a winner! :-)Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-8240167263317637782012-02-27T06:27:53.862-08:002012-02-27T06:27:53.862-08:00I entered on Saturday. I'm trying to just look...I entered on Saturday. I'm trying to just look forward to the feedback I'll receive either way...and not think about whether I'll semi-final or final.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59594200122646172542012-02-27T05:29:23.886-08:002012-02-27T05:29:23.886-08:00So SORRY, Deb
What date? Right?
BEST of luck with...So SORRY, Deb<br />What date? Right?<br /><br />BEST of luck with the Genesis. When the date-that-shall-not-be-named comes, I hope we hear yours among the honored :-)Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-81168721111239336812012-02-27T03:56:41.343-08:002012-02-27T03:56:41.343-08:00my agenda when I submit to a contest is to send it...my agenda when I submit to a contest is to send it, don't look at it again (because you always find something that you hate about it or a typo) and then forget completely about it. <br /><br />thanks for putting up that date. NOT. I don't want to know. I want to find out with a phone call or by seeing the list of finalists somewhere. <br />I DON'T want to be thinking about it when the date is coming up.<br /><br />so thanks for nuttin!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />(So I guess I just admitted that I entered this year. Yes, I did)Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com