The Benefit of SCBWI Contest and SVS
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That is amazing! Congratulations.
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Inspiring and amazing!
Congrats.
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Wow, thank you all so much. It is greatly appreciated. I have really enjoyed being a part of this community and I know by sharing my work here and getting feedback it has helped me grow. Plus, analyzing and drawing over on others people's work has really helped me see and evaluate my own work differently. It all helps with growth.
@Lee-White Thanks so much and you are right, I think sometimes it can be easy to stay in "student" mode with the whole fear of rejection thing etc. But they can't hire you if they never see your work.
As Lee and @Will-Terry know, I am no spring chicken either here ...though my maturity level doesn't always necessarily match my age ie 40. I'm pretty silly but I work hard.
I have two very active little ones, ages 4 and 7 plus an awesome husband who works 60+ hours a week so the house, the kids, the endless laundry, dinners and lessons. playdates etc are on me. I am a former nurse with a love for art who can't afford a traditional art school, so in the last few years I frankensteined my education through SVS, workshops, and conferences. I have spent many late nights after the kids are in bed trying to figure out how to get from here to there and cursing myself for not being naturally gifted at perspective!
So I know what it is like to have a ton of responsibilities to prioritize as I pursue my dream. It is not easy, but very worth it.
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I can't say why, by your style is very moving to me. My best wishes.
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@sergio Wow, thanks Sergio, that is very, very kind.
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan I am so excited for you! Congratulations many times over. It is always so great to see someone who is so nice and talented and hard working get recognized like this!!!
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@Rich-Green Thanks so much, Rich! Your enthusiasm and kind words are much appreciated!!
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Thank you for sharing your story! We share a similar background I am in my 40;s also a nurse and also found SVS as I couldn't afford other online schools- So so happy your hard work has opened doors for your Congrats!
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Congrats on your wonderful accomplishment!! You have such a unique look, I always thought that you should have lots of work!! Good luck with your book!
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan Congratulations! So encouraging!
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woow, thats so awesome! I am so happy for you!
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@lmrush Thank you! That is great. Yes, SVS has been instrumental in my growth and VERY worth every penny. Keep going and soak in as much as you can. It is a skill set all on its own... that they are able to deliver this kind of material in such a clear, tangible way. Will, Jake and Lee really are frustratingly uber talented, lol
They are fun to watch and learn from.@Thrace: Thanks so much, that is very kind of you to say. Fingers crossed!
Thanks @anthemsweet and @leontine
Happy Creating
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan Yes it is worth every penny. I just love to be part of this community. It feels like friendship, where we encourage each other, and help each other forwards.
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan yay!!!! Omg I'm so happy for you, congrats! You so deserve it too - all that hard work, not to mention your lovely style. You'll go far
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan So happy for you and your success!!
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@Charlie-Eve-Ryan Thank you for sharing! This is wonderful advice and encouragement. I've never entered an SCBWI contest, but thought about whether it would be worth doing. Question answered! Thanks again!
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That's so awesome, congratulations! Very encouraging to the rest of us trying to make something like that happen.
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Wow - this is such great news!!!! So happy for you!
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Great! I love your style too! So happy for you. Yay!
Marsha Ottum Owen
