Really like what you've written here. Makes me want to read the story. It's so hard bringing three plots together at the end of a story without seeming to be contrived. I always get a lot from your comments, Janelle.
Wonderful writeup, thank you! I was long-listed in the same contest, and I think you've done a great job illustrating what makes a piece stand out and move beyond to short-list and, hopefully, getting published. Definitely taking these points to heart as I edit and refine other pieces.
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful, and it's great to hear from another writer from that contest. Congrats on making the long list! That is quite an accomplishment. I bet that piece will find a home somewhere (if it hasn't already).
Really like what you've written here. Makes me want to read the story. It's so hard bringing three plots together at the end of a story without seeming to be contrived. I always get a lot from your comments, Janelle.
This is really helpful, looking forward to my next polish with these insights in mind, thanks!
You're welcome!
Wonderful writeup, thank you! I was long-listed in the same contest, and I think you've done a great job illustrating what makes a piece stand out and move beyond to short-list and, hopefully, getting published. Definitely taking these points to heart as I edit and refine other pieces.
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful, and it's great to hear from another writer from that contest. Congrats on making the long list! That is quite an accomplishment. I bet that piece will find a home somewhere (if it hasn't already).
I appreciate the kind words :)
I've been away from submitting for a bit, but I'm hoping this year is the year 🤞
Appreciate you sharing your thoughts, Janelle! It was probably very rewarding to see one the pieces you reviewed in the top 10.
Thanks for the insight. That's some substantial whittling down. I appreciate how you illustrated your points with passages from the story.