a conundrum - Writers Forum

Crazy_dude6662 · 07-04-2005, 02:53 PM

there is a compitition for writing, you write three chapters and submit that and a synopsis, the first prize (the only prize) is a publishing contract.

the problem is you have to be over 16, im a year and a couple of monthes off that point, i cant lie about my age because if i win it will be obvious when i meet the publishers, i cant put someone elses name on it (like a sister or parent) as that will probably come back and bite everyone in the ass,
i could give the work to a parent or sister so they own it even though i wrote it. what do you guys n' gals think i should do?

Kane · 07-04-2005, 03:23 PM

Work on your skillz until you're old enough.

Crazy_dude6662 · 07-04-2005, 03:37 PM

yeah but like how often would a compitition like this come along?

Sareth · 07-04-2005, 03:48 PM

Look around. These kinds of competitions are common enough if one looks hard enough.

Sneaking in by getting a front is liable to put you in a world of hurt. For one, think of this. If you win and get published...

How are you supposed to use that writing experience to sell other works in your own name without admitting to the fraud?

Wait. Your time will come.

Crazy_dude6662 · 07-04-2005, 03:50 PM

yeah but alot of the compititions are in america and england, im in ireland and alot of the rules state you must be in the country

Ilan Bouchard · 07-04-2005, 03:52 PM

If you develop your skills (or "skillz," though Kane's sarcasm seems to hvae gone unnoticed), you won't need a competition to get published.
At the moment, may I suggest you work on your punctuation, capitalization, and grammar? From what I've read of your work, that is what needs the greatest improvement.

Crazy_dude6662 · 07-04-2005, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilan Bouchard

At the moment, may I suggest you work on your punctuation, capitalization, and grammar? From what I've read of your work, that is what needs the greatest improvement.

my english teacher would agree. the most used comment on my work is "PUNCTUATE!!!" in pink writing

you guys are right, i should wait awhile and work on my skills or skillz if you prefer

Kane · 07-04-2005, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilan Bouchard

If you develop your skills (or "skillz," though Kane's sarcasm seems to hvae gone unnoticed), you won't need a competition to get published.
At the moment, may I suggest you work on your punctuation, capitalization, and grammar? From what I've read of your work, that is what needs the greatest improvement.

hehe, no sarcasm. Just l33tspeak. I'm playing Counter-Strike right now. =P

Ilan Bouchard · 07-04-2005, 04:52 PM

Oh...
if I were on counterstrike right now i would probably type like htis, and leave all typos, but its atually more difficult for me to type skillz than skills. (this is also assming I'mm tryhing to type as fast as humanly possible)

Xeen · 07-04-2005, 05:03 PM

I agree with everyone here.

Just because you miss entering this contest doesn't mean it's the end of the line for you.

RebelGoddess · 07-04-2005, 05:15 PM

I had the exact same problem.

There was a contest that I was advised to enter by my editor, but you had to be 18 at the time of entering.

Unfortunately I still have 2 months until my birthday and even though I'd be 18 at the time of the judging, I was still not eligible.

I thought off all the same things, but unfortunately it's illegal for someone to pass your work off as their own.

It sucks, I know, but there will be more contests.

Racheal