I have won a Literary Arts Fellowship for my novel in progress. Still a bit in shock. I really had -almost- forgotten that I had applied. This is the second time and I thought it was a long shot. I mean, I still feel like such a beginner as a writer, though when I recently looked up some queries, I realized that I've been sending things out for at least 8 years. Not that those first stories were very good, but 8 years is a while.
After my initial screaming, my thoughts quickly turned to, "Damm, now I really have to finish it and it has to be good." No pressure! I have to admit that I had hit a low point and this Fellowship is a great vote of confidence. I've already done more work in a week than I had in the two months before.
Go Barbara!!
About Me
- Barbara Liles -BEL
- Writer, booklover and roaring generalist, AKA Mrs. Crocodile as Children's Librarian (rhymes with Liles and smiles); AKA Professor Liles when teaching Children's Literature, though they always end up calling me Barbara (So unprofessional). I have worked in education for more than 15 years. I now teach about books and write books for children. Check out my personal writing blog at BeL-Biblio: http://bel-biblio.blogspot.com/
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