[ISBW] Have I changed my opinion of writing contests?

I Should Be Writing by Mur Lafferty

Feb 27, 202627:09Arts

"It might be too much, but it looks really fun." ISBW 22.4 I've had a strong opinion about writing contests for years, but things have apparently evolved. I was reading about writing contests and found two that were quit...

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