lindajennylambert
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‘The Gardener at Winthorp Hall’ didn’t qualify for round two of the ONC2021.
That’s ... I’m not sure. Having mixed feelings about this. I had a hunch, don’t ask me why, but I’m not entirely surprised.
In a way it’s a relief, because I could feel the story growing out of the novella format from under my fingers and I was stressing about how I’d reign it back in to make the deadline and meet the requirements. Now I don’t have to worry about that anymore and can complete the story the way I want to write it.
Still, it’s not the best feeling seeing all those names up there and not mine. Makes me once again doubt my abilities and the potential of this story.
But doubt is such a big part of being a writer. This feeling is not new. So ... bruised ego aside, I’m just gonna write a little today, because that’s what I do ♀️
lindajennylambert
@hchladybug1218 I won’t give up. Don’t worry. I need writing too much. Thanks for reaching out.
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lindajennylambert
‘The Gardener at Winthorp Hall’ didn’t qualify for round two of the ONC2021.
That’s ... I’m not sure. Having mixed feelings about this. I had a hunch, don’t ask me why, but I’m not entirely surprised.
In a way it’s a relief, because I could feel the story growing out of the novella format from under my fingers and I was stressing about how I’d reign it back in to make the deadline and meet the requirements. Now I don’t have to worry about that anymore and can complete the story the way I want to write it.
Still, it’s not the best feeling seeing all those names up there and not mine. Makes me once again doubt my abilities and the potential of this story.
But doubt is such a big part of being a writer. This feeling is not new. So ... bruised ego aside, I’m just gonna write a little today, because that’s what I do ♀️
lindajennylambert
@hchladybug1218 I won’t give up. Don’t worry. I need writing too much. Thanks for reaching out.
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lindajennylambert
ONC panic breaking out I have passed the 20k mark but only covered half the story. I feel like I’m being as concise as I can be, but I’ve got so much more to show you ... aaargh. Bad planning on my part. What I cooked up in my brain is more suited for a novel than a novella, I’m afraid.
I’m just gonna keep writing and try to wrap up all lose ends nicely before the deadline and within novella limits, then maybe rewrite it to novel-size later There’s still so much there to unshovel. Is that a word?
How did I get from aiming for something simple and fun to this? ♀️
How are you all doing?
lindajennylambert
ONC News! Whoop whoop! The Gardener at Winthorp Hall made it to round two and got a big, shiny 2K sticker on its cover.
I’m very happy and frantically writing (panicking about too many side plots and how to make them all fall into place OMG)
Congratulations to everyone who made it, and for those who didn’t: just keep writing! There's a story inside of you and you've got to let it out. Contest or no contest!
https://www.wattpad.com/story/257269078-the-gardener-at-winthorp-hall-i-onc2021
lindajennylambert
@slorenzauthor haha, I’m working my way up there I think. The idea in my head is sooo cool, I’m not sure how and if I’m going to get it on paper and how many chapters it will take me, so please bear with me and don’t get upset when I completely blow it. That could happen tbh. There was an outline, but I suck at following outlines. Aaaaaah ... I’m just gonna keep going. The idiots will do fine
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Adsburry99
Thanks for following! Do you mind reading and voting for my books? I will do the same for you
https://www.wattpad.com/story/238882999?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details_button&wp_uname=browniewrites&wp_originator=tr6ytZIFppK5WEz8ky%2Fl4LgMC%2Fo7pRsgE16jvRba3iPAceutrufd5t0Oygn99%2FYn288fTtyRGrfyvn%2FIU0mQ8trwPAV1LZ2y6UK3QKscXrGDKlJ45s5oqJNtJYjkspbr
saudademelody
Thank you for the follow and adding my book to your ONC reading list ❤️
hchladybug1218
Thanks for following me.
lindajennylambert
@hchladybug1218 You're welcome! The cover and title of your ONC entry kinda leapt out at me. Original and different. Good luck and happy writings!
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alcoholandcaffeine
Thanks so much for the follow and adding Physical to your reading list!
Lukinglass
Omg thank you so much for the follow I appreciate it ♥️
lindajennylambert
You’re welcome! The cover, title and blurb for your ONC novella grabbed my attention. Nice to meet you.
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alcoholandcaffeine
Thanks a lot for the follow!! ❤️
lindajennylambert
You’re welcome! I followed you last year from a different account (inkandmagic) because I co-wrote a novella with a writer friend for the contest back then. I remember really liking your selkie-story, so when I saw your name pop up on the tag, I knew where to go ☺️ Best of luck and happy writings!
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