Oh Goodie. More bad stuff.

I’ve spent most of today applying for work and bidding for freelance jobs online. Mixed in with all of that is trying to keep up with publishing industry blogs and websites, podcasting, and grading essays. Right now I have two books in decidedly different stages of development–a young adult novel that is complete and in the hands of a couple of agents–fingers crossed–and a craft book (not a shock, eh?).

With two kids, a husband, two dogs, a blue-tongued skink, a knitting pattern that’s due to the publisher, and what little curriculum writing I can find to do these days—oh, and two classes I teach at the University—I don’t have a lot of extra time. Not complaining and not unique—just quantifying. Because I came across this blog post and it froze me. What a service it was to post this for us!

It lists links to writing contests that are scams (or just fodder for sham publishing companies).

Even if the “contests” aren’t scams, none of us have money we can waste on getting conned—not even a little. I can’t even waste money on a cup of tea (not even vanity coffee). I’d been thinking that I should probably be putting more of my work out into short story contests and the like, but I’m glad I came across this first. I’ll do a little more research, I think, before I head into that kettle of wax.
Heh.

I thought I’d pass the link on. I know many of we crafty types also enjoy writing, and women of a certain age seem to be on the rise (who knew?) in that world. Thought it might be helpful.
Ta.