I don't NEED to . . .
I like to, but . . .17 total reviews
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Good for you, Wendy for overcoming the need to win all the contests on FS that you can. But I can tell by your portfolio that you still place a lot and sometimes come up with a winner. But I guess the point is that you don't overdo it when you compete and you do it for pure enjoyment now. That's the spirit!
Jesse
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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Good for you, Wendy for overcoming the need to win all the contests on FS that you can. But I can tell by your portfolio that you still place a lot and sometimes come up with a winner. But I guess the point is that you don't overdo it when you compete and you do it for pure enjoyment now. That's the spirit!
Jesse
Comment Written 10-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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Thank you Jesse. It?s funny but I never actually felt a need to win, although that?s a nice bonus. I wrote it a bit tongue in cheek for those who ARE like that. I?ve always just been happy to use the prompts to give me ideas and to try to improve my writing skills. The pleasure of writing and crafting my work is what keeps me going, not the wins or placings. Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging review.
Wendy
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That's odd. Because it says general poetry instead of satire I assumed you meant the words you wrote. I am happy you don't feel the need to win contests.
Jesse
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It's not satire. It was simply tongue-in-cheek.
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Understood.
Comment from Aussie
But you did win! Congratulations my friend. We win not of our own vanity, we win through the reader's love of our talent. Talent is your middle name. K :-) xx
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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But you did win! Congratulations my friend. We win not of our own vanity, we win through the reader's love of our talent. Talent is your middle name. K :-) xx
Comment Written 25-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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Thanks so much. You are lovely! The funny thing is that I am not describing myself. I don't pay big bucks, don't gave a must win attitude, (I lose plenty!), and I only ever write for pleasure and leisure. Some do have that attitude though, and I wanted to call them out on it. I go in contests if they are interesting and if they will stretch my creativity to do something a bit different. Lol. Thank you again.
Wendy
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I'm waiting to see your trophy!
Comment from karenina
Congratulations on THIS being the contest winner!
I had to smile.
There was a time I entered every contest...
I did get emotionally invested in winning...
Now I do not fret one bit.
If a contest intrigues me I write and submit...
The inspiration is its own reward!
Karenina
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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Congratulations on THIS being the contest winner!
I had to smile.
There was a time I entered every contest...
I did get emotionally invested in winning...
Now I do not fret one bit.
If a contest intrigues me I write and submit...
The inspiration is its own reward!
Karenina
Comment Written 25-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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Thank you Karenina. Fun review. To be honest, it was very tongue in cheek, and it isn't me at all, apart from the last bit - writing for pleasure and in my leisure. I've never had that "must win at all costs attitude" although some people seem to have it. I like the prompts for ideas and for trying different things and styles of writing. And I don't pay high for reviews. So it was funny to win this contest with this poem! Lol. Thanks again.
Wendy
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Love tongue in cheek! The point was well taken!
Having fun? Then we're all winners!
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
It's a fun entry to this contest. Once again you did your best. Snatching the gold from the rest. lol The text is a great size. The tongue in cheek message is well written and easily understood. The rhyme scheme is on point. The visual fits perfectly. Congratulations on your win!
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2022
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It's a fun entry to this contest. Once again you did your best. Snatching the gold from the rest. lol The text is a great size. The tongue in cheek message is well written and easily understood. The rhyme scheme is on point. The visual fits perfectly. Congratulations on your win!
Comment Written 24-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2022
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Lol. What a fun review. I hasten to add that this poem does not represent me! I have never had that win at all costs attitude that some have. I only write for my own pleasure and at my leisure. Thanks so much.
Wendy
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Because you write for your own pleasure you keep winning. You are welcome.
Comment from DragonSkulls
Lol. I know what you mean. I joined this site numerous years ago and that's the only thing I do on here is join these contests. But here of late, I just really care anymore. Most of the contests are lame or you lose when a particular member joins. It's sad. Not sure why I don't want to write just to write. I love the competition too much, I guess. lol. Over years, I've grow tired of playing with words. I'm giving thought to sending in works to places that award real cash and publication. The only thing is most of them only pick their winners once or twice a year. What can you do? Haha. Loved the piece, Wendy. Happy writing.
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Ron
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022
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Lol. I know what you mean. I joined this site numerous years ago and that's the only thing I do on here is join these contests. But here of late, I just really care anymore. Most of the contests are lame or you lose when a particular member joins. It's sad. Not sure why I don't want to write just to write. I love the competition too much, I guess. lol. Over years, I've grow tired of playing with words. I'm giving thought to sending in works to places that award real cash and publication. The only thing is most of them only pick their winners once or twice a year. What can you do? Haha. Loved the piece, Wendy. Happy writing.
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Ron
Comment Written 23-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022
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Thanks so much for reviewing, Ron. I always appreciate it. I just enjoy writing, but sometimes the prompts give me ideas or make me try things I wouldn?t ever have thought of. I would love to publish just a few books just for family members so my stories aren?t lost, but my writing is such a mixed bag that there?s not enough on a single theme. I?ve only been here two years but? not sure how long I?ll be here. The poem wasn?t about me, as I?ve never had that win at all costs attitude. The conclusion is more like me, write for pleasure, and in my leisure.
Wendy
Comment from Jim Wile
Wonderful poem. It's great that you came to the realization that writing for yourself without the pressure of having to win made all the difference to you and in the process made writing more enjoyable for you. Very well put.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022
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Wonderful poem. It's great that you came to the realization that writing for yourself without the pressure of having to win made all the difference to you and in the process made writing more enjoyable for you. Very well put.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022
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Thank you very much Jim. It?s not really about me, as I never had that win at all costs drive. I never offer big money for reviews. But I wanted to make people think about their own attitudes. Personally I just love writing, and prompts and contests help me to see how to improve. Thanks for a super review.
Wendy
Comment from royowen
That's the only thing we can do, is take it on the chin. To realise we write to please ourselves, but if it pleases someone else, that's a bonus for us, this is a good post, and you should be pleased with yourself, well don, good writing, articulate with good rhyme, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2022
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That's the only thing we can do, is take it on the chin. To realise we write to please ourselves, but if it pleases someone else, that's a bonus for us, this is a good post, and you should be pleased with yourself, well don, good writing, articulate with good rhyme, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2022
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Thank you very much for your review.
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Welcome
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You have to be in it to win it so at least you entered! I enjoyed your fun write, it is amusing and endearing, I hope you win! Ha ha ha, you have paid to be seen, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2022
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You have to be in it to win it so at least you entered! I enjoyed your fun write, it is amusing and endearing, I hope you win! Ha ha ha, you have paid to be seen, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2022
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Lol. Thank you very much for reviewing. (That's about my top payment ever, for poetry!)
Comment from lyenochka
I like the progression from the emotional needs to win writing contests and then to just to enjoy writing for writing's sake. I think you met the challenge well. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2022
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I like the progression from the emotional needs to win writing contests and then to just to enjoy writing for writing's sake. I think you met the challenge well. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 22-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2022
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Thank you very much for your review and good wishes.
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, I Don´t Need To, marks the opposite arc of the Fanstory swing. Once we get tired of reading for points that fund work that never wins, we say never again. Never is a long time.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2022
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This poem, I Don´t Need To, marks the opposite arc of the Fanstory swing. Once we get tired of reading for points that fund work that never wins, we say never again. Never is a long time.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2022
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Thank you. Yes, the best paid is rarely the best. Rankings do not reflect ability.
