tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post3577869417837745330..comments2023-09-22T07:36:02.136-05:00Comments on Krista Phillips - Author: I dream of....Krista Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-16009009622865383742009-04-29T21:00:00.000-05:002009-04-29T21:00:00.000-05:00Jessica, GREAT point! I've heard a lot of complain...Jessica, GREAT point! I've heard a lot of complaints about that disparity in contests as well. The Zondervan contest was really good because, while the comments were different, they all pointed to the same problem, so I was able to identify what I was doing wrong and fix it. It really helped shape my future writing as well for the better. And, they were all critiqued by Z editors.<br /><br />But most contests aren't judged by "professionals" the first time around. They are by fellow writers, all on different points of the journey. Plus, as you stated, they are subjective.<br /><br />I think of them kinda like critiques, although with these, a lot more is invested and at stake. <br /><br />Jody, you're on! I'll e-mail you if you'll e-mail me!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-83614129047133986912009-04-29T20:05:00.000-05:002009-04-29T20:05:00.000-05:00Well, I just read the comments and I have to warn ...Well, I just read the comments and I have to warn you, contests aren't the best way to see where you fall. :-) Just because it's so subjective.<br />The last contest I entered, out of one hundred points, one judge gave me a 95 and the other a 57. LOL So don't base your writer's worth too much on the comments/scores, okay? :-)<br />But if you have all the judges saying the same thing or giving the same score, then the comments are probably something to consider.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-61546134746157441472009-04-29T20:02:00.000-05:002009-04-29T20:02:00.000-05:00I def. get nervous waiting for contest results. Yo...I def. get nervous waiting for contest results. You just never know how judges will score you, if you'll final, etc. I haven't entered any lately, but there's a few coming up that I want to do. And I'm already nervous. LOL<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-83440450859675080512009-04-29T19:57:00.000-05:002009-04-29T19:57:00.000-05:00You've got a deal, Krista! We'll have to definitel...You've got a deal, Krista! We'll have to definitely compare notes! Will be fun to have someone to share it all with! So, let me know when you hear, OK?! email me right away!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-71217861043707013692009-04-29T19:32:00.000-05:002009-04-29T19:32:00.000-05:00LOL lotus girl, they can! They can wear out my car...LOL lotus girl, they can! They can wear out my carpet pretty good too:-)Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-4914311848067178012009-04-29T19:31:00.000-05:002009-04-29T19:31:00.000-05:00Yes, I loved his post as well! Although... it is s...Yes, I loved his post as well! Although... it is so not my nature. I'm a "grab the bull by the horns" kind of person, so sitting back and enjoying the journey... It goes against nature! LOL. But, I AM working on it and getting better.<br /><br />Of course I'll share! That is, unless they are like terrible or something. Then I'll probably wallow in sorrow and a bit vate of chocolate myself for a few days, then come out, 20 pounds heavier, ready to do better next time. LOLKrista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-48483359841234328742009-04-29T19:29:00.000-05:002009-04-29T19:29:00.000-05:00Best of luck to you in your pacing. Contests can r...Best of luck to you in your pacing. Contests can really wear on you as can the whole querying process. Patience is key.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-42565469082104207032009-04-29T19:27:00.000-05:002009-04-29T19:27:00.000-05:00Krista: Oh, my dear sister, waiting is the hardest...Krista: Oh, my dear sister, waiting is the hardest thing we do in this life, isn't it?<br />I loved Richard Mabry's guest post on Rachelle Gardener's blog a few days ago about enjoying the journey. <br />Don't just let Jody know your results: let us all know! And if you are a finalist or win, we will have a chocolate party! Whoo hoo!Jeanette Levelliehttp://jeanettelevellie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-22595732990422042012009-04-29T18:23:00.000-05:002009-04-29T18:23:00.000-05:00The Zondervan contest was last year in combination...The Zondervan contest was last year in combination with the Mt. Hermon conference. Not sure if it will go on this year or not. The grand prize of it was a contract with Zondervan and a $10000 advance. I got back the results, obviously didn't final, but that was so okay. I got such GOOD feedback by 3 real editors of Zondervan. It was just an awesome experience. I felt like I basically got to query a huge publishing house three times and get detailed responses as to why they were rejecting my novel and what they liked and didn't like.<br /><br />Regarding scores... again, I believe 60 is "average". I'd be interested in what others have scored in previous years who have finaled/not finaled, but I'm sure a lot of people are loth to give details. From my grilling of a few judges I know, I think below 60's aren't great, 60's are okay, 70's are good, 80's are very good, and 90's are great. but that's a HUGE generalization and my interpretation, so please don't take that as anywhere near gospel.<br /><br />Make you a deal. After the scores are given out, regardless of our place in finaling, I'll share mine with you if you share yours... hehe!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-21870491914942885782009-04-29T13:13:00.000-05:002009-04-29T13:13:00.000-05:00Hi Krista,
What is the Zondervan contest? Is it go...Hi Krista,<br />What is the Zondervan contest? Is it going on this year? Or was it a one time thing? I entered all of mine into Historical Romance. I'm glad I'm not competing against you! <br /><br />Now you bummed me out! Here I was thinking the contest might give us a better idea of where we fall in the pack! But you're right, if you don't know the rest of the contestants scores, then you really don't know where you fall! <br /><br />OK. I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one jumping out of my chair waiting for contest results!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-57070545627727185652009-04-29T08:49:00.000-05:002009-04-29T08:49:00.000-05:00Jody, what category did you enter? If I remember c...Jody, what category did you enter? If I remember correctly, you write historical, right?<br /><br />I entered three in the genesis, and one in TBL. My stomach is clenching just typing that! LOL <br /><br />I entered the Zondervan contest last year, and they used the same score sheets (or same type anyway) as genesis. Obviously I didn’t final in that, but I got what I’d call average scores. It’s hard because you have no idea what *good* scores are. They said 60 is *average* and mine were all above that, but what if everyone else got WAY above that? <br /><br />I’ve redone the first chapter of that since submitting it to the Z conference based on the GREAT feedback I got, so I’m particularly interested in seeing the difference in scores on the Genesis. Okay, I’m not just interested, I’m DYING TO KNOW! Not really dying… but you know what I meanKrista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-8124145909397092252009-04-29T08:08:00.000-05:002009-04-29T08:08:00.000-05:00Oh Krista,
I TOTALLY feel what you're feeling!! I ...Oh Krista,<br />I TOTALLY feel what you're feeling!! I had two entries into the Genesis and 1 into the TBL. I keep counting the days until I get the results. It's getting so close now! Since it's my first year entering, I have absolutely NO idea what to expect. But I'm hoping to find out where I stand in relation to other writers. Am I coming out close to the top, am I in the middle, or at the bottom (hopefully not!)? And if I final, that would be a huge bonus! <br /><br />I learned last week from my blog posts, that I really need to focus on enjoying the writing journey. So I'm trying to be patient and I take a deep breath when I get too hyped up! And then tell myself: enjoy where you're at in the journey and don't feel the pressure to be further along than you're at.<br /><br />With that said, will you please let me know the minute (second) you hear any news!?! :)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-21625134443700373472009-04-28T22:17:00.000-05:002009-04-28T22:17:00.000-05:00LOL, yes, you are so right, Jeannie! That's a huge...LOL, yes, you are so right, Jeannie! That's a huge part of it. At some point its really nice to see where at on the continuam you are... I mean, I think I write well and completely believe in my story, but a contest seems like it validates what "level" we're on.<br /><br />I'm hoping I start having some "oh I made the finals" dreams! That way at least I'd wake up excited! LOLKrista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-37638035722283854682009-04-28T22:13:00.000-05:002009-04-28T22:13:00.000-05:00of course we're anxious about getting the results!...of course we're anxious about getting the results! i certainly am. mainly b/c i want to see where i stand among other writers. i don't expect to win (don't get me wrong, that's be great!) but i'd like to see where i am amongst the competition. no nail biting for me...honestly b/c i have no idea what to expect!<br /><br />sorry your dreams are so frustrating!Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.com