tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291823984059320518.post2931805506977995622..comments2024-03-19T10:11:41.294+00:00Comments on 'Do You Write Under Your Own Name?': Writing CompetitionsMartin Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082485795280777670noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291823984059320518.post-49819305816990036062009-06-11T23:28:14.134+01:002009-06-11T23:28:14.134+01:00Boldness - or, as I would say, confidence - is imp...Boldness - or, as I would say, confidence - is important for a writer and I'm sure you'll find that not only will your writing become increasingly relaxed and confident, but also that you'll be able to cope with the ups and downs of the writing life. We all have plenty of downs, but it's important to keep the faith - and I'm sure you will, Dorte.Martin Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082485795280777670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291823984059320518.post-61532478928720385732009-06-11T21:34:53.926+01:002009-06-11T21:34:53.926+01:00"and that it is a Good Thing that writers con..."and that it is a Good Thing that writers continue to be encouraged – whether or not they have already had the experience of publication." <br /><br />I certainly agree. Some writers make progress year after year, while others achieve success and think they can get away with slipshod plots and old tricks of the trade. <br /><br />And as one of the unpublished writers, feedback and encouragement may mean even more to me. My writing course has made me bolder, and I think I have achieved new techniques over the few weeks we have given each other constructive feedback.Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291823984059320518.post-21538860052833105392009-06-10T22:22:14.442+01:002009-06-10T22:22:14.442+01:00Very kind, Elizabeth. Thank you.Very kind, Elizabeth. Thank you.Martin Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082485795280777670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291823984059320518.post-66127995388819237492009-06-09T23:53:30.841+01:002009-06-09T23:53:30.841+01:00I think you'll be a thoughtful judge. They'...I think you'll be a thoughtful judge. They're lucky to have you.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com