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March 30th, 2010
Contest for aspiring YA writers
When I was first getting started in writing, I entered a couple of contests for unpublished writers. These kinds of contests (the kind from reputable organizations, I mean) can be a great way to get feedback on your writing from someone who doesn’t know you or have a vested interest in your writing. The Indiana Golden Opportunity contest is one such contest. It gives detailed feedback on your work from multiple trained judges (other writers and/or published authors) and has a category for YA novels. Keep in mind… judges’ comments are always subjective – they have their own ideas of what makes a good story just like an agent or editor does – but it can be a nice way to get detailed feedback on what’s working and what’s potentially not in the beginning of your manuscript from someone who isn’t your family or a friend. The four-page score sheet covers various aspects of conflict, character, etc. to help you hone in on the areas that need attention. (You can view the score sheet on the contest site.) And if you’re a finalist, your entry will go in front of agent Holly Root (who happens to be my own Agent Extraordinaire) for final judging. Holly has generously donated her time to be the final judge for this particular contest. ** DISCLAIMER: I am not coordinating or sponsoring this contest personally. This is just a public service announcement. Check out the official contest information for full details if you’re interested. Good luck to anyone who enters!
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Project FMGM proposalCOMPLETE! 
A 16 year old outsider gets tapped to join a secret society of good populars dedicated to defeating the mean girls of the world.
On shelves now! IndieBound   I’m the author of teen fiction that I wish was based on my real life. My debut novel    
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Thank you! This is a great tip. When is the deadline for this year’s contest?
I don’t know all the specifics, but you can find deadlines and full details via the link in the post.