Do you have writing ambitions beyond online sites?
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
March 8, 2016 10:29am CST
Having written poetry and won or placed in some state poetry association contests a few years ago, I want to do more. I am working on some short story ideas currently and really want to do more than write online. There are many good (legitimate) contests that offer publication and prizes.
I have read some references here from others who write or wish to and am wondering how many of us are pursuing or wanting to pursue writing stories, commentary/essays or even novels?
Do you have writing ambitions beyond online sites?
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@msiduri (5687)
• United States
8 Mar 16
Yes. I've actually had poetry and one short story published by small press periodicals and I've self-published a short-story and a chapbook of poetry. I'm also shopping around various short stories to magazines. Wish me luck. I seem to like them a whole lot more than various editors do.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 Mar 16
Isn't that always the way! I do wish you well with your writing.
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@msiduri (5687)
• United States
8 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic Thanks. Greatly appreciated.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 Mar 16
I hope your daughter does that. There is a legitimate site called winningwriters.com, international in scope, that lists contests, both free ones and some you pay a fee to enter. They list many contests there and even recommend some.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic Thanks James - I might have a look at that site some time.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Mar 16
hi@JamesHxstatic I would love to write m y autobiography and get it published I would like to have s ome poems published too
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
9 Mar 16
I'm always writing - and work as a freelancer for several magazines and websites. I don't make a lot of money but I love it. I am also working on a novel and a series of Kindle travel books. I wish you success, James. It's fun and rewarding.
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
10 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic Probably on Bubblews. I don't make much money with it - still working part time in a store - but I do enjoy it.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Mar 16
I think I recall you mentioning that before. Have you written on myLot about it? It sounds as if you are doing well with it.
@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
8 Mar 16
I wish you success with your writing ambitions. Unfortunately I don't feel qualified enough to enter any written work in contests etc
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@nimeshsrestha (55)
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8 Mar 16
I am doing poetry in my leisure. Now, its my ambition as well as earning from poetry. But don't know how to sell it.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 Mar 16
Check out the site I mentioned in my reply to Jabo below. Good luck!
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@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 16
I have been a professional article writer for several years. Have won some awards for short stories. Love to write and love the written word.
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@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic ....I have a little bit. I 'm not one to do. Might in the future.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 16
Glad to hear that. Have you written here about your success? I would like to hear about it.
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@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic I certainly hope so.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 16
Well, you never know. If you have a compelling story, it could be a great one.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
8 Mar 16
Not at the moment. I had thought about writing a children's book.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
8 Mar 16
i wish ya the best'f luck, mr. james! i fear i lack the ambition these days to get schtuff published. still workin' 'n gettin' my last novella polished 'n shined. somethin' 'bout gettin' outta that 'habit' 'n fervor 'fter more'n 20 years?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
9 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic 'n organizational skills i seem to be lackin' these days 
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 16
Yes, it takes a lot of discipline, never my strong suit.
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@akalinus (43196)
• United States
8 Mar 16
Actually, I did much better when I sold my small contributions to magazines. Even with the manual typewriter with carbon copies and restarts, I sold articles to them. When a magazine buys your piece, it is done. You don't have to be rated against someone else. They pay you and it is history.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 16
Good for you! Are you still writing and submitting?
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 16
I hope that you are able to do that.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
9 Mar 16
I love writing poems and stories. If I could, I would rather do that than my regular job.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 16
It is always good to follow your dreams even on a part-time basis. Keep writing.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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9 Mar 16
Yes, you know I do. I just haven't made any real effort though. I need to reach that point. I think it's neat that both you and Anne enjoy writing and creativity.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
8 Mar 16
I actually do and myLot inspired me to start writting short horror stories again
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 16
There are some markets for that genre too. Good luck!
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
9 Mar 16
I was hired to write a book about how to build a German language program in public schools by the German government in the early 1990's. I also updated the book and wrote one about teaching French two years ago. I am currently writing a nonfiction book on how high school students can earn more money in scholarships and grants. After this one is published I am done writing books. I want to work on helping to increase the number of Monarch Butterflies in the wild.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 16
Oh yes,there's always that. It keep me in a job I did not like much for years.
@puddleglum (1380)
• United States
9 Mar 16
I do freelance writing now and would like to do some creative writing. I've written poetry and songs, but I'd like to do some bigger projects like a novel or musical.
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