SO, way back when in January, I did a short story about General Grant and the Civil War as my Part Three of Day Two of the festival ... and then forgot about it.
Then, I discovered last month that Wildsound Festival out of Canada has a MONTHLY festival contest for readings of portions of novels and short stories, and I thought, "Well, why not -- 'The Union Infirmary' is one of the most powerful short stories I have ever written!"
I entered the Onepage contest because the requirements are similar to those in the Inkwell -- the story has to have a beginning, middle, and an end and be well-edited -- easy, right, at least if you are blessed to be part of the Inkwell!
I mean, we get writing tips and feedback CONSTANTLY here ... we get weekly chances to sharpen up our skills and get better.
I figured, if anybody could do well in this contest, I could!
Guess what -- I got the reading AND and I am being offered an opportunity to do a VIDEO pitch and have this short story turned into a short film to be featured at the Wildsound Film Festival this year -- with ImDB credits!
Big THANK YOUS to @theinkwell, @shanibeer, @jayna, @agmoore, @gracielaacevedo, and EVERYONE in and around The Ink Well for the encouragement to become a better writer every week -- and, check out https://novelwritingfestival.com/ for yourself (yeah, I'm talking to YOU, @amirtheawesome1, @kemmyb, @riottales, @justclickindiva, @bruno-kema, @katleya, @young-boss-karin, @ricardo993, @iyimoga, and anyone else I've enjoyed reading whose name I cannot remember right now) if you would like to have the chance to hear your work performed by voice actors and have the chance to have your work turned into a professional video and be noted by international audiences! The next deadline is May 29, BUT remember, the opportunity for readings starts over every month, so this is an ONGOING opportunity!
What a wonderful opportunity @deeanndmathews. Couldn't have happened to more nicer and talented writer/novelist. Congratulations to you. Your talent shines through as does your faith and perseverance.
Take care.
Thank you -- I think YOU could do well in this as well if you are interested in a wider audience! Some doors closed this year in terms of opportunities, but here's another one...
Thank you very much for bringing this great news, @deeanndmathews !
It is also a very generous gesture.
What an awesome opportunity! Congrats and thank you for sharing :)
Thank you so much -- an don't forget that I mentioned YOU because I think YOU could also do well with Wildsound if you are interested in working toward a wider audience!
You’re too sweet. Haha. Thank you! I think I might give it a shot.
Great news, @deeanndmathews! And it's great to hear that you appreciate the community, the feedback and the writing tips.
Thank you!
Wow, @deeanndmathews. Congratulations! From the Fast and Furious Festival to the Wildsound Festival. That's a festival of festivals! I will check that out. How fun to hear your story read.
Thank you so much ... I would LOVE for the Ink Well in general to make a mark on Wildsound!
Niceee! Congratulations on the reading, video pitch and having your short story turned into a film. You are a brilliant writer and it's well deserved.
Thanks for sharing this opportunity. I'll check out the writing festival site. 🙂
All right now -- it would be WONDERFUL for Ink Well members to represent with Wildsound! Thank you so much and GO FOR IT!
Congratulations! You deserve this opportunity!
Thank you so much!
Ohhh! what wonderful news my friend, congratulations. You more than deserved it and if it is true in the community of The Ink Well one grows with the reciprocity that originates with the comments. One corrects the details and grows in ideas and dreams.
Again I say congratulations and keep on succeeding my friend.
Thank you so much! Don't forget that I mentioned YOU because you ALSO, if you want to advance in moving your writing out to others, have the same opportunity because your work is just that good!
Thanks my friend, that's a compliment I really appreciate.
That platform is the same one you put there in the post.
Wow, this is so exciting, such wonderful news!
We talked about this, didn't we? and now here it is becoming the present. Yay!
Congratulations,look forward to hearing about the video pitch and news about the short film!
We DID, and thank you for all the encouragement ... we miss you around here... I gotta work on the video pitch this weekend and will be back with ALL the news!