This past week-and-a-half have been spent madly working on the second incarnation of So You Think You Can Write – meeting with the judges, reviewing entries and tidying up all kinds of details. And while it has been a pleasure, it hasn’t left much room for anything else - like blogging.
The entries we’ve received to the contest are terrific. The caliber of writing is impressive, showing the depth and breadth of the writing community here in Victoria. I can honestly say, I’m not sure my offering would have made it into the top 25. Humbling and inspirational.
Having the four mandatory words gave me, a non-teacher, a point of reference when looking at the submissions. The myriad ways the four words can be used is boggling.
The judges are a dream to work with. Their commitment to helping develop writers is paramount and they treat everyone’s writing efforts with such respect. Here are the links to our author-judges’ info online. Profiles of them appeared in the Sunday, September 18 edition of the TC. John Gould
Kathy Page - Kathy is teaching a workshop called Storylines on Saltspring Island October 8 & 9!
And now, to look at my attempt at the submission assignment with fresh, critical eyes and see what I can do to make it better.
