Winners of the Writer’s Digest Cliches Contest
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Cliches Contest and contributed their cliche examples. We had a record number of comments on this blog (WOW!). The overwhelming support on Twitter really left me humbled that so many of you enjoyed the post. As a special thanks, instead of giving away just one copy of the “25 Agents Who Want Your Work” issue of Writer’s Digest (as promised), I pulled some strings so I could give away five to five random participants! Here are the winners …
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Cliches Contest and contributed their cliche examples. We had a record number of comments on this blog (WOW!). The overwhelming support on Twitter really left me humbled that so many of you enjoyed the post. As a special thanks, instead of giving away just one copy of the "25 Agents Who Want Your Work" issue of Writer's Digest (as promised), I pulled some strings so I could give away five to five random participants! Here are the winners:
KelleySheppard (commenter)
Darden North (commenter)
KarenDoll (commenter)
Monique Berry (from Twitter)
Greg Dominguez (from Twitter)
Once again, I appreciate the participation (and all the fun cliches). And thanks for visiting my blog. Check back in often as I promise to hold more contests with giveaways and prizes, as well as provide as much practical advice and thoughtful tips for writers as I can.
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- How to query an agent
- Techniques for building suspense
- The WD Interview with Patricia Cornwell
- And more!
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Brian A. Klems is the former Senior Online Editor of Writer’s Digest, and author of Oh Boy, You’re Having a Girl (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster). Follow him on Twitter @BrianKlems.