tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post1921481250929179575..comments2023-09-26T09:08:59.079+01:00Comments on WOMEN RULE WRITER: Seán Ó Faoláin Short Story PrizeGroup 8http://www.blogger.com/profile/07924947352624027079noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post-86583437929529926092008-05-20T10:02:00.000+01:002008-05-20T10:02:00.000+01:00Hi Laurie and Podpilot,Do send something in. Readi...Hi Laurie and Podpilot,<BR/>Do send something in. Reading all the entries wasn't my idea - that's the way Munster Lit have been running this comp since the start, so no kudos there. I have, since my original post, started to receive entries, which is fun.<BR/>PLEASE NOTE: there is a first prize of 1500 euro + a reading of the story by UK literary agent Lucy Luck; 2nd prize, 500, and 4 prizes of 100 + publication in Southword. So I get to choose six stories and all six get published. I call that a good set of prizes, don't you?Group 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07924947352624027079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post-63322449438237245742008-05-17T02:43:00.000+01:002008-05-17T02:43:00.000+01:00hmmmm.... i might send something.my last big win w...hmmmm....<BR/> i might send something.<BR/><BR/>my last big win was the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize, but that was a few years back.<BR/><BR/>i like the image of myself staggering from competition to competition, winning prizes named after men....lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post-9437657137571129652008-05-16T14:06:00.000+01:002008-05-16T14:06:00.000+01:00"May I be blessed with some entries that make me l..."May I be blessed with some entries that make me laugh, cry, and keep me up at night!"<BR/><BR/>This is officially my waiting-for-the-entries prayer. Thanks Tania!Group 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07924947352624027079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post-35876414820881618512008-05-16T13:48:00.000+01:002008-05-16T13:48:00.000+01:00Well, that's your prerogative, you're the judge. W...Well, that's your prerogative, you're the judge. We all have a list of the kinds of stories we like, but that list can always be superceded by that stunning story, the one that breaks all the rules, that's in the second person conditional tense, or set in outer space, that makes you cry, laugh, keeps you up at night. There should be a judge's prayer: May I be blessed with some entries that make me laugh, cry, and keep me up at night!Tania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post-23874502306951186382008-05-16T11:10:00.000+01:002008-05-16T11:10:00.000+01:00I just hope it doesn't get me shot if I pick a win...I just hope it doesn't get me shot if I pick a winner in the 3rd person, with a straightforward narrative...etc etc... Y know: 'But you said you wanted x, y or z'. I know from editing various things that my tastes are quite specific. I like writers who use gorgeous language, who are obviously in love with words; who have a good ear; who are unafraid. I'm probably only complicating matters now. Again, T, all I can say is good luck!<BR/>I get to read every entry. That can only be good for all concerned. It's another example of the open and honest policies that characterise the work of the Munster Literature Centre.Group 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07924947352624027079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post-88423349220698207352008-05-16T11:01:00.000+01:002008-05-16T11:01:00.000+01:00Wow, this is quite an astonishing and unique posts...Wow, this is quite an astonishing and unique posts, WRW, I have never before seen a competition judge being so open and more importantly specific about what he/she likes! Thank you, this is incredibly helpful. It's made me rethink what I thought I was going to submit. I want to amuse you and make you squirm! Am going to quote your blog on mine, a very vaulable example of transparency in this world where, such as happened with the Willesden Short Story Prize, entrants are often confused, unsure of what is wanted. I hope other judges will follow your example - and I hope you enjoy the stories!Tania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post-47333540854563109112008-05-16T10:59:00.000+01:002008-05-16T10:59:00.000+01:00You are welcome, J. Sorry, can't comply with your ...You are welcome, J. Sorry, can't comply with your request as this is all purely selfish of course. If I've to read 300+ stories, I want to enjoy reading as many of them as possible. I hope it doesn't put people off though - the preferences in my post are what I KNOW I like. I can always be surprised! Good luck!Group 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07924947352624027079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407922151503116046.post-21193501507733081902008-05-16T10:48:00.000+01:002008-05-16T10:48:00.000+01:00Thanks for the heads-up on what you're looking for...Thanks for the heads-up on what you're looking for. Now can you please delete the post before anyone else gets to read it!?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840475795135915167noreply@blogger.com