March 27, 2024
Part Two: On entering writing contests
Whenever I decide to enter a contest, as I’m attempting to compose my entry, until recently I’ve lost most of my normal writing skill. But since I hate the guaranteed result of not trying even more than I hate struggling with my loss of ability, I persevere.
Before the entry I just submitted, my last attempt was about six months ago. I never could shake the feeling that the contest judge would dismiss what I was writing. It was so annoying to feel like she was hanging over my shoulder saying, “No bedroom scene? Forget it.” or “Your nature descriptions are all cliches.”
I slogged forward on the current effort until one day I finally saw how to liberate myself.
Music of Writing 
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