Did you get into the zine?
To my heartbreak, no. I won't get to participate this year, but I really like the story idea I've kept in my back pocket specifically for the zine, so I'm still planning on writing and sharing it regardless.Last year I applied with little more than earnest enthusiasm and untempered talent, but this year I hit that submit button like I had it in the bag, because I had a carefully cultivated sample selection of my fluff abilities, a game plan for not one but TWO story ideas, as well as a bigger online presence.Sure, maybe I was a little full of myself, but confidence is not a predominant trait of mine when it comes to my own aspirations, so while I am disappointed my application wasn't selected, the fact that a lot of that disappointment stems from the fact I had so much confidence in my application is a success in and of itself!
