I don't know if it's a characteristic I despise or appreciate, but I work best under pressure. Tomorrow (August 27) is the deadline for contest entries for Ozark Creative Writers Contest, held in Eureka Springs in October. September 1 is the deadline for the Ozarks Writers League Contest, held in Branson in November. Have I done a single thing to prepare my submissions?
NO!!
Will I get my submissions sent off in time?
YES!!
Why? Because I work best under pressure. I need a deadline to be motivated, and though I'm not sure that's a good trait for a writer, it has always worked for me in the past. Something about a deadline and the adrenaline it kicks in gives me more energy and makes me think more clearly.
Maybe it's because I have an excuse to be in front of my computer for hours at a time rather than doing other things life throws at me. Maybe it's because I have a competitive spirit that makes me think I can compete with time itself.
I'm not sure of the reason. All I know is, it's time to get busy! So why am I blogging?
I'm the same way! I blame it on my marketing days when I had constant deadlines.
ReplyDeleteAnd why am I on fb?
ReplyDelete@Beth - I know! As I sweat bullets preparing my submissions, I keep checking blog, email and FB. Glad I'm not the only one!
ReplyDeleteIs there a fee to enter? I couldn't find one.
ReplyDelete@Beth, for Ozark Creative Writers, the contest fee is included in the $99 conference registration fee. (After tomorrow, the conference fee goes up to $119). For Ozarks Writers League, you must be a member, but the contest fee is only $10 for all entries. Hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteI have faith in you, Jan! You'll get it done.
ReplyDeleteYou'll make it, Jan. Look at all the time you have. As long as it's postmarked the 27th. That's what I keep telling myself as I try to come up with one more story to enter. Good luck on all your entries. I hope we can send in our registration and check along with our entries. That is what I was hoping to do. One place on the web site it says we can and one place it says not to send registration to contest address.
ReplyDelete@Regina - thanks! So far I have five entries, but I'm like @Jack LaBloom - still looking for more! :)
ReplyDelete@Jack LaBloom, I think the registration goes to P.O. Box 424, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. The contest entries go to Dusty at P.O. Box 6460, Springdale, AR 72766. Good luck!
Thanks for the info. Didn't get any writing done today but will hit it tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Can't wait to meet all of you at this conference.
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