tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post4518433619269259269..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: The Go Teen Writers #WeWriteBooks Contest is Coming!Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57615961967148398192016-09-29T09:36:50.493-05:002016-09-29T09:36:50.493-05:00I just realised that I didn't format the synop...I just realised that I didn't format the synopsis the right way. Will I be disqualified?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-63567614824241134082016-09-28T11:31:44.882-05:002016-09-28T11:31:44.882-05:00Yes!Yes!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57212733839730875302016-09-28T11:28:28.180-05:002016-09-28T11:28:28.180-05:00Is the contest still open until tonight?Is the contest still open until tonight?Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919730615542169186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-96542884057607212016-09-13T23:13:29.857-05:002016-09-13T23:13:29.857-05:00I am entering this contest when I am still on my f...I am entering this contest when I am still on my first draft of my story, but i know how it is going to end. If it feels right to enter it, enter it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-55735827429249136202016-09-13T21:12:01.080-05:002016-09-13T21:12:01.080-05:00I know this is a silly question, but would you sug...I know this is a silly question, but would you suggest entering this contest to someone who is still writing the first draft of the story, or is it more for people who have completed at least the first draft? I know that if I write my synopsis for how the story is going now, it will most likely be different by the time I'm ready to finalize my project, so is okay to submit something that may be subject to change or should I only enter if my novel is in (or close to) its final stage?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44294556487567601042016-09-13T20:30:31.775-05:002016-09-13T20:30:31.775-05:00Where do you submit your story?Where do you submit your story?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-90866994068429040742016-09-13T18:19:46.943-05:002016-09-13T18:19:46.943-05:00Yes, that is fine.Yes, that is fine.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48000449679161572262016-09-13T17:53:07.290-05:002016-09-13T17:53:07.290-05:00A synopsis is always for the full story, beginning...A synopsis is always for the full story, beginning to end of the book. And you must tell us the ending. A synopsis is to show the editor or agent that you can plot a strong story from start to finish. See Stephanie's two blog posts on writing and editing a synopsis for more information.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-1419919909340591032016-09-13T17:51:42.863-05:002016-09-13T17:51:42.863-05:00If I have self-published my novel, may I still sub...If I have self-published my novel, may I still submit it?H.G. Warrenderhttp://theeccentricauthor.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-88202848203150084822016-09-13T17:50:51.676-05:002016-09-13T17:50:51.676-05:00Thanks for answering that, Deborah! :-)Thanks for answering that, Deborah! :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-75541359238606306452016-09-13T17:50:02.876-05:002016-09-13T17:50:02.876-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.H.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06866347247095171763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-66519994398444108622016-09-13T17:48:53.912-05:002016-09-13T17:48:53.912-05:00I don't know of any hard and fast rule for for...I don't know of any hard and fast rule for formatting text messages. I tend to italicize them. And I've seen people put them in small caps or all caps. Just be consistent and make it clear that the words are part of a text message. (See below, but keep in mind, I would italicize the text words, but I can't do it in a comment.)<br /><br />Ex:<br /><br />I sent her a text: What are you doing?<br />She wrote back: Nothing.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-72500314832329065762016-09-13T17:46:35.449-05:002016-09-13T17:46:35.449-05:00A synopsis is always for the full story, beginning...A synopsis is always for the full story, beginning to end. And you must tell us the ending. A synopsis is to show the editor or agent that you can plot a strong story from start to finish. See Stephanie's two blog posts on writing and editing a synopsis for more information.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-21564394699664977112016-09-13T17:45:23.331-05:002016-09-13T17:45:23.331-05:00Yes, as many chapters as you like so long as the t...Yes, as many chapters as you like so long as the total word count of your entry (not counting the synopsis) are no higher than 3,000 words.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-22460460875812827102016-09-13T17:44:35.200-05:002016-09-13T17:44:35.200-05:00Yes, your chapter can be up to 3,000 words. Your s...Yes, your chapter can be up to 3,000 words. Your synopsis can be a maximum of two, single-spaced pages, 12-point font, one-inch margins on all four sides.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-33946888357678195312016-09-13T17:43:41.624-05:002016-09-13T17:43:41.624-05:00Yes, you must include a synopsis of the novel.Yes, you must include a synopsis of the novel.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-62107502348796635992016-09-13T17:43:25.753-05:002016-09-13T17:43:25.753-05:00It can be any story you've written. Published ...It can be any story you've written. Published on your blog is fine.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40013340204269811052016-09-12T22:35:17.137-05:002016-09-12T22:35:17.137-05:00This is awesome! :) I have one question: if one is...This is awesome! :) I have one question: if one is including text messages in the entry, how should they format them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-303470606877075502016-09-11T22:15:57.726-05:002016-09-11T22:15:57.726-05:00Do you want the synopsis to be for our whole book ...Do you want the synopsis to be for our whole book or just for the 3000k we submit?Rionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511919780673030492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-69705081830608805932016-09-11T12:26:06.738-05:002016-09-11T12:26:06.738-05:00Another Question, is the synopsis supposed to reve...Another Question, is the synopsis supposed to reveal what happens in the entire book or before chapter 1?J.L Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-55460571475224011262016-09-10T19:14:16.591-05:002016-09-10T19:14:16.591-05:00I asked this question too. I was told they are sep...I asked this question too. I was told they are separate, but the synopsis has to be 2 pages or less.J.L Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2353851805331883352016-09-09T06:49:00.660-05:002016-09-09T06:49:00.660-05:00Sorry for all the questions, but can I submit more...Sorry for all the questions, but can I submit more than 1 chapter, providing it is 3000 or under?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996506766401742981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-64640406439755262272016-09-09T06:46:39.517-05:002016-09-09T06:46:39.517-05:00If we do have to include a synopsis, are the words...If we do have to include a synopsis, are the words in the synopsis included in the actual story to make up 3000 or less, or is it separate?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996506766401742981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-87748763730808744152016-09-09T05:03:53.009-05:002016-09-09T05:03:53.009-05:00Do I have to include a synopsis? Do I have to include a synopsis? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996506766401742981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44299389542441587082016-09-09T04:57:33.615-05:002016-09-09T04:57:33.615-05:00Does my entry have to be something I've writte...Does my entry have to be something I've written specially for this contest? Also, can it be something I've submitted already on my blog? It's slightly edited. Thanks! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996506766401742981noreply@blogger.com