For anyone feeling despondent at having missed out on the shortlist, take a look at Rachael Dunlop's blog post.
Guaranteed to cheer you up and get you back to your writing desk :)
http://rachaeldunlop.blogspot.nl/2013/01/losing-is-not-same-as-failing.html
Nicely said David :)
well said guys :)
An excellent Blog Post. Well worth reading. :-)
Yesterday evening I was thinking that up against more than 1.500 entrants I at least had a better chance than winning a lottery...
Although it does sound horribly twee I also thought that eceryone who entered had already won. We have all achieved completion of a short story and getting it into a competition - whether it is our first or one of many.
Okay, this does sound horribly trite - but all those Olympians last year ran a first (and then many another) race before they even approached qualifying for the Games.
Therefore I would say "Well done us!"
I am still pleased with myself that I made this first step. :-)
David