Friday, January 20, 2012

Can I call myself a writer?

Look to the right.  In the margin.  See my profile?  It says "I've been blogging for a year. I'm not a writer, but I think I have something to say."  Well, I guess I consider myself a writer now.  What am I thinking?  I'm entering a writing contest being hosted by the college.  I read the requirements for the contest.  The requirements opened the contest to current students and alumni.  I was disappointed.  I wanted to enter, but I am neither a current student, nor an alum.  I crafted an email requesting permission to enter the contest as a staff member of the college.  The faculty member and judge wrote back and said, "please submit an entry.  and please talk this contest up to other staff members."  The "Assault of Laughter" contest is being hosted by the Mark Twain Lecture series.  My entry needs to be a humorous piece and it needs to be 1000 to 2000 words.  I'm thinking of fleshing out my post, In Facebook, veritas.  I'm sure I won't win, but... I certainly won't win if I don't try.  I'm stretching myself some more.  It's a little scary.  I'll keep you posted. 

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11 comments:

  1. brian millerJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    woohoo way to go you! cant wait to hear how it goes...

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  2. smoothstonesJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Oh, this is perfect for you! Because you ARE a writer, and you ARE funny. Write about the school bus. I laughed so hard, and it's really stuck with me.

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  3. LynnJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    That's good that you asked and got the answer you wanted.  Good job!

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  4. happygirlJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:53 PM

     I'd really have to flesh that one out.  It was funny.  I'll work on that one, too.

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  5. Amber PamperJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    oh neat!  i look forward to hearing more about the contest.  i hope they let your work in.  :)

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  6. FlowerpowermommaJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    you go girl!!! am proud of you.

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  7. MarizaJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    I'm so excited!!!! YES YOU ARE A WRITER. What's the deadline? I'm sure you are going to write something funny. Looking forward to reading about the progress of the contest.

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  8. ShaeJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Of course you are a writer!! This sounds like a really fun contest keep us posted!

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  9. Mary DJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    People with a lot less have called themselves a lot more.

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  10. Mama ZenJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Girl, you are definitely a writer!

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  11. billJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Bad decisions often lead to good stories and sometimes TV movies!

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