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The Contest & The Opportunity

Last night was a low point. I have them sometimes, especially lately while I try to juggle being all things to everyone all the time. Sorry for the temporary pity pot. I did a good job of channeling all my energy into something positive so I finished a story, wrote some blog posts, talked on Discord, and late this morning I submitted to my first contest of the year. I submitted my short story, "Gone Nuts" to the Women on Writing quarterly fiction contest. I had to reduce the word count down to 750 words. Fortunately, it comes with a critique so hopefully I can improve the piece and if I don't win, submit it elsewhere. Having a professional editor critique it for $20 is well worth it even if I lose.

I spent a lot of yesterday submitting to various freelance positions for writing gigs. This morning I woke to a pleasant surprise that someone was interested. It would pay $750 per week for 15 articles. It would be awesome to get back into writing full time again.

Today I'm focused on a lot of writing - submitting articles and queries, short stories, and working on my grant application that's due 2/28. And of course, figuring out my next story. I did a little light revision on Most Wanted and I think I like the story. I received a favorable review today and am waiting for more. I'm not sure if it's publishable or not but I'm hopeful it has the potential as an action or suspense story.

I submitted my application to the pizza place and was told they have no openings currently. So at least that is one less thing I have to worry about. Because literally the only reason I was doing it was because my spouse wanted me too and I would have been utterly miserable. So thank goodness for that small blessing.

Lots of writing to do so I'm off to do it!



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