Bits and Pieces
First of all, I don't know where I got this icon, but it's gorgeous. I probably stole someone's fanart; I hope I'm not breaking any rules.
Anyway, I just joined the IY Blind Community. I have somewhat mixed feelings about this. It was created with the intention of bringing less known writers to popular attention, and ensuring that voting isn't conducted based on popularity. The second will likely be accomplished, but the first I truly doubt. I think it will probably be the same approximate set as those who write for FirstTweak, or IYFic, etc, which is fine, but I'm not sure I want to join such a niche group. Then again, my aquisitive half thinks banners are pretty and *wants* one. And is there anything really wrong with participating? With having one's writing read?
The idea became irresistable when I read what had been written so far, and the comments. People are guessing who wrote what, and as I'm virtually unknown and have actually written very little, I'd love to see who people guessed I was. Also, comments are including genuine, somewhat harsh criticism. This is a major plus! Something about the idea of honest-to-god concrit makes me jump up and down with excitement. Of course, after I get some, I might feel differently.
Here's to writing a 500 + word story from the idea I've got, and navigating the perils of submission and voting. Not like I've got much else to do, this summer :-)
Anyway, I just joined the IY Blind Community. I have somewhat mixed feelings about this. It was created with the intention of bringing less known writers to popular attention, and ensuring that voting isn't conducted based on popularity. The second will likely be accomplished, but the first I truly doubt. I think it will probably be the same approximate set as those who write for FirstTweak, or IYFic, etc, which is fine, but I'm not sure I want to join such a niche group. Then again, my aquisitive half thinks banners are pretty and *wants* one. And is there anything really wrong with participating? With having one's writing read?
The idea became irresistable when I read what had been written so far, and the comments. People are guessing who wrote what, and as I'm virtually unknown and have actually written very little, I'd love to see who people guessed I was. Also, comments are including genuine, somewhat harsh criticism. This is a major plus! Something about the idea of honest-to-god concrit makes me jump up and down with excitement. Of course, after I get some, I might feel differently.
Here's to writing a 500 + word story from the idea I've got, and navigating the perils of submission and voting. Not like I've got much else to do, this summer :-)