tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post5782098535976264966..comments2024-03-27T21:33:51.455-04:00Comments on Group Blog: Writing a Mystery for the Highlights 2015 Fiction Contest by Marcie Flinchum AtkinsSue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-86843137406888337832017-02-24T05:12:36.342-05:002017-02-24T05:12:36.342-05:00nice post thanks for sharing
Website template des...nice post thanks for sharing<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spdesignhouse.com/Design/Content/website-design-contest" rel="nofollow">Website template design contests</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307256389903237298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-13004275438305246632015-01-29T12:20:13.696-05:002015-01-29T12:20:13.696-05:00This is a great post. The story I wrote for the Hi...This is a great post. The story I wrote for the Highlights Fiction Contest is the first mystery I've written. It was really fun. I hope to write more short mysteries to submit to magazines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-23039505252078641212015-01-22T14:08:52.550-05:002015-01-22T14:08:52.550-05:00I feel your pain. I've been so busy with middl...I feel your pain. I've been so busy with middle grade revisions, I haven't had much time to work on mine. It may not get done before deadline. But that sweet spot is so hard. I totally agree with you. Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-10321548509495581242015-01-22T14:08:12.285-05:002015-01-22T14:08:12.285-05:00You are welcome! You are welcome! Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-2253512815243394172015-01-22T14:08:04.568-05:002015-01-22T14:08:04.568-05:00Thanks so much, Suzy!Thanks so much, Suzy!Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-78922954502066778922015-01-22T13:03:56.230-05:002015-01-22T13:03:56.230-05:00AAAAAHHHH! This is so hard! I've been workin...AAAAAHHHH! This is so hard! I've been working on my plot for a week. I need it to be smart enough, but not too advanced for Highlights readers. This is tough. Now I know why they don't have very many submissions that fit their 'needs.' <br /><br />Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084776778987451806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-55227162670168735002015-01-15T17:22:29.525-05:002015-01-15T17:22:29.525-05:00Thanks for the great advice.Thanks for the great advice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04594761691092424021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-76721810740414789562015-01-10T22:59:29.313-05:002015-01-10T22:59:29.313-05:00Marcie: I just may have to try writing a mystery s...Marcie: I just may have to try writing a mystery story, even if I do not meet the deadline for the upcoming Highlights for Children upcoming contest. Writing in this genre is new to me. I am up to the challenge. Your thoughts and many resources are appreciated. Thank you. ~SuzyGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-12125055660932807782015-01-06T05:58:51.631-05:002015-01-06T05:58:51.631-05:00Thanks, Yvonne. I know..time is tight. But maybe a...Thanks, Yvonne. I know..time is tight. But maybe another mystery story another time if not for Highlights. :)Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-49168804429873531712015-01-06T05:58:21.799-05:002015-01-06T05:58:21.799-05:00Yay! So glad you can use it, Vivian!Yay! So glad you can use it, Vivian!Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-41351501664615754122015-01-06T05:58:07.048-05:002015-01-06T05:58:07.048-05:00Great! I'm so glad it will help! :)Great! I'm so glad it will help! :) Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-43391595734895353512015-01-06T05:49:12.946-05:002015-01-06T05:49:12.946-05:00Thank you Marcie! I am not sure if I'll get a ...Thank you Marcie! I am not sure if I'll get a story finished in time, but these are great resources and a wonderful template!Yvonne Meshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526041779066167025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-47981898192578701872015-01-05T21:35:07.505-05:002015-01-05T21:35:07.505-05:00Perfect timing, Marcie! Thank you so very much for...Perfect timing, Marcie! Thank you so very much for the tips and the template...they will help with the Highlights contest and beyond! You are the BEST!Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-74527776498578797672015-01-05T21:04:51.648-05:002015-01-05T21:04:51.648-05:00Great! I have been working on my mystery for this ...Great! I have been working on my mystery for this contest, and this will definitely help. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-88014209668488263882015-01-05T19:06:38.849-05:002015-01-05T19:06:38.849-05:00Thanks, Patty! :) Thanks, Patty! :) Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-73357484614555694862015-01-05T19:06:26.337-05:002015-01-05T19:06:26.337-05:00YAY, Cecilia! Best of luck as you write your myste...YAY, Cecilia! Best of luck as you write your mystery! Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-63395056282057411992015-01-05T18:38:42.054-05:002015-01-05T18:38:42.054-05:00Great post, Marcie! Just what we all need to try o...Great post, Marcie! Just what we all need to try our hand at a mystery for the contest. Thanks!Patricia Tohthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878871084215411303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-8264767931752711842015-01-05T18:08:08.517-05:002015-01-05T18:08:08.517-05:00thank you so much for this I have been wanting to ...thank you so much for this I have been wanting to write a mystery and all these resources will ensure it happens. Happy New Year. CA Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847165518615193237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-85580999578489876522015-01-05T15:54:16.550-05:002015-01-05T15:54:16.550-05:00"Mud Pie Day" won in the Poetry category..."Mud Pie Day" won in the Poetry category at Children's Writer Newsletter. It wasn't my mystery though. The mystery story was called "Beneath the Cover." I'm not much of a procrastinator, but I have not yet started my mystery yet. Eeep! Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-80882808679008772472015-01-05T15:45:44.493-05:002015-01-05T15:45:44.493-05:00Dear Marcie,
Brava! about "Mud Pie Day" ...Dear Marcie,<br />Brava! about "Mud Pie Day" - I followed all the links to it & it's fun & I luv the surprise ending. I see why it's a winner. I look forward to reading it in Highlights!<br /> I'm writing mysteries too (though not short enough for this contest) & I look forward to sleuthing out the info in your nourishing links. Great graphic organizer you made for us, too.<br />I wish you great good luck with this contest, which some of my other writer pals are/have written for. Best wishes for everyone.jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-333181929454046282015-01-05T14:26:43.979-05:002015-01-05T14:26:43.979-05:00Yes, another time! :) Yes, another time! :) Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-71766894144125148452015-01-05T14:26:32.609-05:002015-01-05T14:26:32.609-05:00Aww, thanks Sarah!Aww, thanks Sarah!Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-49869431584514241422015-01-05T14:26:20.428-05:002015-01-05T14:26:20.428-05:00You can do it! Yes, Highlights will be pretty ligh...You can do it! Yes, Highlights will be pretty light on the mystery end. I like how Donna Freedman's article talked about puzzle mysteries as well. Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-80682897115890686362015-01-05T13:51:32.679-05:002015-01-05T13:51:32.679-05:00Fantastic resource. Wish I had the time or the ide...Fantastic resource. Wish I had the time or the idea to enter the contest but unfortunately I don't. Will definitely bookmark this for later use.Darshanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536757334674676765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-45570030812023545172015-01-05T13:18:41.349-05:002015-01-05T13:18:41.349-05:00Marcie, you are fantastic! Great post!Marcie, you are fantastic! Great post!Sarah Maynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439566357166558814noreply@blogger.com