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I Need Your Quote!
If you guys and gals wouldn't mind helping me out a bit... I need to get the press releases for the contests sent out and I would like to use some
quotes from you guys...
... this would give you some publicity (though not a live link in most cases, at least your name out there!)
I need one or two sentence 'sound bite' quotes about what the Accentuate Contests have done for you, your writing career, your confidence, your
whatever...
And you can do this even if you didn't win - In fact, I'd kinda like a quote or two from both sides - winners and entrants who had the courage to
enter even if they didn't win this time.
You can put your quotes here in the thread - but be sure to give me the name you want displayed when I quote you.
Thanks bunches, ya'll!
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Lindsay M
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I need to think a minute, but I'll have something today. 
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"Before the Accentuate contests, I showed my writing to a few select people, not even most of my family had read my fiction. Now, I proudly tell
people I write fiction and happily share when they ask to read something I've written."
Lucinda Gunnin
There ya go!
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Perfect!
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Amy Browne
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With each additional contest, I am learning more about what I need to correct to create a winning story. My confidence has soared, as a bonus, my
writing elsewhere is improving, and someday I will win a short story contest.
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andisaid
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I always wanted to write fiction and I did when I was younger. When I became an empty nester, I started again but I had no confidence in myself. When
I found the AWF, I found a group of talented, supportive people. They gave me what I needed to just keep writing, improve, and get going. I didn't win
but I feel like a winner for my efforts.
sorry pain meds making me stupid
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No... these are wonderful!
Thank you all!
Keep 'em coming!
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Entering the Accentuate short story contest, for me, was the first step in working toward getting published. It is also how I found out what I need to
work on to achieve that goal. I am amazed by this group of caring individuals that spend time helping others to improve their writing skills, and in
awe of Michelle Devon, the lady who causes it all to be possible.
"Two things are infinite; The universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the universe."
Albert Einstein
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Angel S
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The Accentuate Short Story contest was where I spread my writing wings. The encouragement of other entrants, advice and helpful suggestions, and
friendship offered are invaluable for new writers, and will restore seasoned authors faith in their breathren. The Accentuate Short Story contests are
unique in that we all root for each other, share the joy when someone wins, and encourage growth for those who lose. Because of the Accentuate
contests, I know people enjoy reading my stories and I have the confidence to branch out and explore new avenues in my writing. Is there anything more
fulfilling for a writer?
It's a little long, but you can edit it if you can use it, Michy...lol
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I'll think on this and come up with a quote. It'll probably be tomorrow morning before I'll be back in the forum. I'll be busy with family time this
afternoon and a get-together with church friends later tonight. I'll pop in tomorrow morning with something to contribute, though...promise. 
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"Michy never ate my puppy and I am for that."
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omg Randy, lmao
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I am going to think on this one and come back.
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"The contest and the people involved in this very special writing community have opened up a world of possibilities for me in fictional writing and in
all my writing. With that kind of support and encouragement, feedback and constructive criticism, my written words became more than just something to
dream about. They are now a reality."
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"The Accentuate writing contests gives me the opportunity to write about themes I normally may never have touched. My editing has become much
stronger, as well as my language usage. It also provides me with more opinions about the story or my writing than I would have ever received before -
feedback is vital to any writer trying to improve!"
I seemed to be looking down from an immense height upon a twilit grotto, knee-deep with filth, where a white-bearded daemon swineherd drove about
with his staff a flock of fungous, flabby beasts whose appearance filled me with unutterable loathing.
My AC page:
Derek's Junk
My Horror Writing Forum: http://writersofhorror.myfreeforum.org/index.php
I **love** creepy trees!
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Lindsay M
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Accentuate has stretched me as a writer much further than I have ever been stretched before. I have always had a deep love of writing, but it wasn't
until I submitted my first short story to the Accentuate writing contests that I realized how much I truly needed writing in my life. In competing in
the writing contests I have poured my heart into a story only to painstakingly edit and revise to make the story stronger. I have had to stretch
myself and let go of my ego to put myself out there and face the rejection and eventual success that inevitably comes when you pursue anything that is
your passion.
(Feel free to edit that down, Michy!)
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Entering the Accentuate contests helped me reach for my potential and search for what I was truly capable of. They also helped me learn from my
mistakes. I received feedback from my entries that didn't win and that helped me determine my weaknesses. The contests gave me the boost I needed.
(I may tweak this more if I have time...when I'm not doped up on cold meds)
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Both stories I entered weren't chosen, yet I am a winner still. Without the Accentuate Anthology Contest, neither story would have been written, and I
would not have known my imagination never died.
__Robert L. Arend
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Amy Browne
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these are awesome quotes...
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"The Accentuate Short Story Contest was the first writing contest I ever entered. Until then, I knew I was a writer but always doubted my worth. After
becoming a semi-finalist with my first entry, I gained helpful writing pointers and the confidence to submit again. The second time around, I placed
third in the contest. Now, I'm realizing my dream of becoming published in a book. The Accentuate Writers Forum and its contests are helping me to
reach outside my comfort zone and expand myself as a writer."
-Jo Brielyn
Chop it down to size if it's necessary, Michy. Sometimes I'm a little wordy!
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Here's mine...
"I had given up on my dream of being a writer, never thinking I was good enough. Winning the Accentuate contest breathed life back into my dream, and
then helped me to achieve it. The contest changed my life by giving me confidence enough to quit my day job and become a freelance writer full
time."
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bump, in case anyone didn't see this and wants to or should write one.
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These were awesome quotes - you guys choked me up here.
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Michy
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Quote: Originally posted by Lindsay M  | Accentuate has stretched me as a writer much further than I have ever been stretched before. I have always had a deep love of writing, but it wasn't
until I submitted my first short story to the Accentuate writing contests that I realized how much I truly needed writing in my life. In competing in
the writing contests I have poured my heart into a story only to painstakingly edit and revise to make the story stronger. I have had to stretch
myself and let go of my ego to put myself out there and face the rejection and eventual success that inevitably comes when you pursue anything that is
your passion.
(Feel free to edit that down, Michy!) |
As I read this, Lindsay, pardon me for thinking...."In a few months, a couple of babies are going to stretch her farther than she's ever been
stretched before."
That's bad, isn't it? I'm sorry in advance.
Love and stuff,
Michy
~~Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations~~
Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again." James R. Cook
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Michy
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Okay, guys and gals...
you all just got links from a PR FOUR ranked website...
Please check the links and makes sure they are right, and let me know if I spelled anyone's name wrong or anything... another sleepless night, get a
lot of work done, but sometimes have to fix michy mumbled brain mistakes!
Love and stuff,
Michy
~~Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations~~
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Michy
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Uhm, how about that link there Mich:
http://www.accentuateservices.com/AS/node/4
Love and stuff,
Michy
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Angel S
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Looks good to me!
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| Quote: Originally posted by Michelle L Devon (Michy) | | Quote: Originally posted by Lindsay M | Accentuate has stretched me as a writer much further than I have ever been stretched before. I have always had a deep love of writing, but it wasn't
until I submitted my first short story to the Accentuate writing contests that I realized how much I truly needed writing in my life. In competing in
the writing contests I have poured my heart into a story only to painstakingly edit and revise to make the story stronger. I have had to stretch
myself and let go of my ego to put myself out there and face the rejection and eventual success that inevitably comes when you pursue anything that is
your passion.
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As I read this, Lindsay, pardon me for thinking...."In a few months, a couple of babies are going to stretch her farther than she's ever been
stretched before."
That's bad, isn't it? I'm sorry in advance.
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Haaaaaa!! Thanks for the laugh. I needed that. 
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I think it looks great!
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Amy Browne
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very impressive indeed.
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Morecoffee
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The page looks great! Thanks for including us in the page full of praise for Accentuate. I'm honored to be quoted on a page with such impressive
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(keeping in mind I have no idea how the writing contests and such work here, I offer the following
"I can honestly say that Michy has never disappointed me"
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Sadly I'm too chicken to even attempt writing an actual story yet...one day though!
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Lindsay M
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So weird, I am not pulling up the page ya'll are.
This is what I get and I have closed browsers, tried IE and Firefox...:
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Michy
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Lindsay - REFRESH, see if it pops up.
Love and stuff,
Michy
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Lindsay M
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Yep, I've refreshed several times. I'm sure it's just something w/ my computer, since everyone else sees it. I just thought it was kinda odd.
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It's still doing it?
I looked at it in two different browsers - FF and IE7.
What browser are you using?
Go into your browser and clear out your cache. It should be available once the cache is cleared, but it's truly odd.
Love and stuff,
Michy
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Lindsay M
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Wow, this is really bizarre. I have cleared the cache, cookies, history, everything on both IE and FF. I have closed the browsers, reopened them, and
refreshed. I have even shut down my computer and turned it back on. I checked on my husband's computer and neither one of our computers shows this new
page. The first quote I see, every time is:
"Michelle Devon has a wonderful way of working with creative individuals and helping to get their point across. Instead of working like many editors
who impose their will on the written word..."
So, so weird.
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Michy
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When you get a chance, do me a favor? In FF, will you go to View, Page Source, and then copy and paste that entire page into Notepad and let me see
it?
If it's happening to you, it has to be happening to someone else too, somewhere.... I'd like to try to fix it.
Love and stuff,
Michy
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Michy
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See,t he thing is... you're not even seeing the right menus... looking at your picture, they are totally different.
Check this out:
Love and stuff,
Michy
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Lindsay M
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Here ya go, Michy!
I'm usually pretty good w/ computer stuff, but this one has me all mind boggled. :p
Attachment: AccentuateTestimonial.txt (11kB)
This file has been downloaded 6 times
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Michy
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That's the old code... I'm flummoxed.
I'm totally flummoxed.
Do me another favor, tell me what you see here:
http://www.accentuateservices.com/AS/node/2
Love and stuff,
Michy
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Lindsay M
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So, I updated FF... still the same page.
Here's what I see on that link, and the notepad source codes:
Attachment: AccentuateAuthorServices.txt (11kB)
This file has been downloaded 5 times
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you just became my new best friend, Lindsay.
i've been having to search google for the caches of the old website so I could update the new site... YOU have the new site!
OMG.... now, can I come to your house and copy and paste the code from every page so I can have it?
Please?
Love and stuff,
Michy
~~Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations~~
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Michy
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Actually - I would pay you for your time if you can copy and paste the code from each of the pages that you can still see the old way - seriously,
PAY you for your time.
Tell me how much you're worth and then let me know if you even WANT to do it.
You are currently the ONLY person who has access to the old site. I don't know why, but I'm not knocking it!
Love and stuff,
Michy
~~Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations~~
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Lindsay M
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Holy crap, I feel all special now.
Off to do it, and Michy, you don't have to pay me. I'm sitting on my ass doing nothing anyway.
All of the pages on accentuateservices.com?
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Lindsay M
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Hey, how do you want me to save these in notepad? I'm currently saving as "ASnode1" "ASnode2" etc. Or would you prefer I save by the page title, like
"Book Reviews and Author interviews?"
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The ones I don't have at this point are:
Manuscript Services
Editing & Proofing
Review Services
eBook Services
Writing Resource Portal
Employment/Submissions
Services
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They should be, if you look at the URL, you'll see 'node' and a number?
I need:
node/5
node/6
node/7
node/9
node/10
node/11
node/14
node/15
node/16
Love and stuff,
Michy
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| Quote: Originally posted by Lindsay M | Hey, how do you want me to save these in notepad? I'm currently saving as "ASnode1" "ASnode2" etc. Or would you prefer I save by the page title, like
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Notepad is perfect, and Node and # is exactly what I need!
You rock, Lindsay!
I'll have to tell you about a dream I had about you where we were eating nachos at a picnic table and I ordered to orders of nachos in honor of your
twins.... I guess *I* get to eat for three when you have babies.
Oh, seems I did tell you about my dream.
Humm....
Love and stuff,
Michy
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Mmm, nachos!!
Okay, done and done. Where do you want me to send them?
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