So the entries are in, and the reading is underway. I've already plowed through one very disappointing package of salted caramel truffles. (I mean, these were ORGANIC! And and and CARAMEL! But they were lame. Oh, so lame. I'll have to do better.)
Here's where we stand:
About 140 adult and 245 YA and MG entries came in. A few of these ended up "unpaid" and were subsequently removed, which happens every year. But that gives you a rough idea of HOW MUCH JODI AND I WILL BE READING.
(Don't panic! If you paid, we got your entry. Some of you didn't receive your confirmation emails. But if you received your email from Paypal, then YOU'RE IN. It's all good.)
We finished going through the adult round yesterday; those winning emails will be going out as scheduled (on the 14th). We'll be starting the YA/MG entries on Sunday evening. So, moving right along!
I know you're dying for submission tidbits. Here are a few:
- One entry had the most amazing premise/logline ever. We were super excited. Then the writing fell flat and it was an immediate no. That was heartbreaking.
- One logline--and the subsequent opening--made us both laugh out loud (rather raucously). That was our first "yes".
- A few entries didn't have loglines, and I had to hunt down the authors.
- Some loglines were so confusing that we had to disregard them. Writing always trumps the loglines, so we read everything anyway. But clearly loglines remain a boogyman for many (including myself!).
So there you have it! I'm thinking maybe we'll do something light and fun on the blog next week. Do you have any light and fun ideas? Please leave them in the comment box! (Seriously--don't be shy. I ALWAYS ALWAYS pay attention to your ideas. I love hearing from you.)
That's about it! I've got an incredibly busy weekend, starting in, oh, 5 minutes or so. Off I run! See you on Monday.
That's about it! I've got an incredibly busy weekend, starting in, oh, 5 minutes or so. Off I run! See you on Monday.