Blogfests!


Today I’m just going to mention a couple of blogfests that I’ll be taking part in over the next few weeks.
First, there’s the What If? Fairytale Madness blogfest, which I got really excited about when I found it! This is taking place on August 13-17th, and the object is to pick one of your favourite fairytales and ask “What if?” You then have to write a scene from this fairytale in less than 300 words, based on which category you choose. There are four categories to choose from, and I chose Best Tragedy, because I like tragedies!
The next blogfest I’m entering is Write Club, which begins on July 30th. I love the idea of this blogfest, and I love the book that it’s based on! I don’t think I’ll get very far in it, but it’ll be good for my writing experience.
I’m also doing the August Camp NaNoWriMo, and I can’t believe it’s only a week away! I have no idea how far I’ll get in it, but I’ll definitely try my best. I haven’t done as much preparation as I wanted, but I don’t mind too much. Ideas tend to come to me while I’m writing, so I won’t know where my story’s going until I start writing it.
So there we have it, I have a busy few weeks coming up! I’m looking forward to getting a lot more experience with my writing, though. :)

Comments

  1. Outcast26 July 2012 at 16:38

    I can't wait to see how great a job you do with all these various challenges coming up, best of luck with all of them Laura.

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    1. Laura Clipson26 July 2012 at 17:02

      Thanks! I can't wait, they're all going to be a lot of fun :)

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  2. Ghadeer26 July 2012 at 17:47

    I really respect that you're giving alot of your time to improving your writing despite having to work. It always pays off to invest in your talents. Good luck!

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    1. Laura Clipson26 July 2012 at 17:52

      Thanks! I've been really lazy with my writing recently, so I hope these challenges help me improve it! :)

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  3. Allison26 July 2012 at 18:19

    Best of luck on NaNoWriMo! I am participating in Write Club as it is always lots of fun.

    Allison (Geek Banter)

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    1. Laura Clipson26 July 2012 at 20:09

      Thanks! Yeah it sounded like a lot of fun, I can't wait until it starts :)

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  4. Mina Lobo26 July 2012 at 18:29

    Wow, good for you to take on all them blog fests! And good luck with them, too!
    Some Dark Romantic

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  5. Rob Z Tobor26 July 2012 at 18:34

    That all sounds like lots of work. But if you can find the time I know you will do a great job on them all . . . . .. . . . . .. . Best of luck

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    1. Laura Clipson26 July 2012 at 20:10

      Thanks! I should find the time, I just need to make sure I use all the time I have, instead of procrastinating! :)

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  6. Heather Murphy26 July 2012 at 22:43

    You have a lot of drive! That's great! I am participating in WRiTE CLUB too. It should be fun :)

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    1. Laura Clipson27 July 2012 at 14:09

      I do now, I doubt I'll have so much when it comes to actually doing it all!

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    2. Heather Murphy29 July 2012 at 14:11

      I'm sure you can do it! By the way, I tagged you in a Meme on my blog today. Stop by if you'd like

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  7. S. L. Hennessy27 July 2012 at 00:01

    Awesome blogfest suggestions. I may need to enter a few of these...

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    1. Laura Clipson27 July 2012 at 14:09

      Thanks! You definitely should, they're going to be fun :)

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  8. DWei27 July 2012 at 08:44

    I've never joined a blogfest, I don't think I'd be able to commit the time.

    That being said, enjoy yours!

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  9. Clare27 July 2012 at 16:43

    Hi, I found your blog via Laura's at Stranger Than Writing and you mentioned you were doing NaNo, so I thought I'd pop over and say hi.

    Turns out we have a fair bit in common, too. I'm also from England, and as well as Camp NaNo I'm participating in the "What If?" blogfest and WRiTE Club.

    What are you writing for NaNo? And do you want to be cabin buddies?

    Good luck with all your writing, I'll be interested to hear all about it. :D

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    1. Laura Clipson27 July 2012 at 16:56

      Hi!
      Popping over to your blog now, so I'll answer your questions there :)

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