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Inferna Firesword

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I got a note from my grandma today, containing an ad that showcased a short stories contest judged by British author Jeffrey Archer (for whom the contest is named after). What really excited me was the grand prize ... a publishing contract with St. Martin's Press, which is what any aspiring author wants to have.

 

Naturally, I wanted to enter, and I was working on what would've been my entry (incidentally sweeping the Summer Library Olympics from my mind) when my mom and I looked up the contest page.

 

And then I saw the rule that crushed my hopes: "Entrants must be 18 years or older."

 

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Lady Kopaka

that is so horrid. I hate it when that happens. hang in there, you'll get your big chance. this is just life telling you to take more time improving. you don't want to jump into it and realize you're not prepared.

 

...where is this information?

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Inferna Firesword
that is so horrid. I hate it when that happens. hang in there, you'll get your big chance. this is just life telling you to take more time improving. you don't want to jump into it and realize you're not prepared.

 

...where is this information?

Here's the info.

 

And yeah, it's a letdown, though I personally believe Murphy's Law is to blame: "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." (in this case, my being too young to enter)

 

Also, if you're planning to enter, Lady K, best of luck. =)

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