lindajennylambert

‘The Gardener at Winthorp Hall’ didn’t qualify for round two of the ONC2021. 
          	
          	That’s ... I’m not sure. Having mixed feelings about this. I had a hunch, don’t ask me why, but I’m not entirely surprised.
          	
          	In a way it’s a relief, because I could feel the story growing out of the novella format from under my fingers and I was stressing about how I’d reign it back in to make the deadline and meet the requirements. Now I don’t have to worry about that anymore and can complete the story the way I want to write it. 
          	
          	Still, it’s not the best feeling seeing all those names up there and not mine. Makes me once again doubt my abilities and the potential of this story. 
          	
          	But doubt is such a big part of being a writer. This feeling is not new. So ... bruised ego aside, I’m just gonna write a little today, because that’s what I do ‍♀️

lindajennylambert

@hchladybug1218 I won’t give up. Don’t worry. I need writing too much. Thanks for reaching out.
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lindajennylambert

@Di_Rossi that is all so very true. Thank you for reaching out to me. 
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NikkiPierceBooks

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lindajennylambert

‘The Gardener at Winthorp Hall’ didn’t qualify for round two of the ONC2021. 
          
          That’s ... I’m not sure. Having mixed feelings about this. I had a hunch, don’t ask me why, but I’m not entirely surprised.
          
          In a way it’s a relief, because I could feel the story growing out of the novella format from under my fingers and I was stressing about how I’d reign it back in to make the deadline and meet the requirements. Now I don’t have to worry about that anymore and can complete the story the way I want to write it. 
          
          Still, it’s not the best feeling seeing all those names up there and not mine. Makes me once again doubt my abilities and the potential of this story. 
          
          But doubt is such a big part of being a writer. This feeling is not new. So ... bruised ego aside, I’m just gonna write a little today, because that’s what I do ‍♀️

lindajennylambert

@hchladybug1218 I won’t give up. Don’t worry. I need writing too much. Thanks for reaching out.
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lindajennylambert

@Di_Rossi that is all so very true. Thank you for reaching out to me. 
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lindajennylambert

ONC panic breaking out  I have passed the 20k mark but only covered half the story. I feel like I’m being as concise as I can be, but I’ve got so much more to show you ... aaargh. Bad planning on my part. What I cooked up in my brain is more suited for a novel than a novella, I’m afraid. 
          
          I’m just gonna keep writing and try to wrap up all lose ends nicely before the deadline and within novella limits, then maybe rewrite it to novel-size later  There’s still so much there to unshovel. Is that a word? 
          
          How did I get from aiming for something simple and fun to this? ‍♀️
          
          How are you all doing? 

funnyguy73

Ooh. Congrats! I wish you luck on the journey.
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lindajennylambert

Oh God yes, hahaha 
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lindajennylambert

ONC News! Whoop whoop! The Gardener at Winthorp Hall made it to round two and got a  big, shiny 2K sticker on its cover. 
          
          I’m very happy and frantically writing (panicking about too many side plots and how to make them all fall into place OMG)
          
          Congratulations to everyone who made it, and for those who didn’t: just keep writing! There's a story inside of you and you've got to let it out. Contest or no contest!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/257269078-the-gardener-at-winthorp-hall-i-onc2021

lindajennylambert

@slorenzauthor haha, I’m working my way up there I think. The idea in my head is sooo cool, I’m not sure how and if I’m going to get it on paper and how many chapters it will take me, so please bear with me  and don’t get upset when I completely blow it. That could happen tbh. There was an outline, but I suck at following outlines. Aaaaaah ... I’m just gonna keep going. The idiots will do fine 
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lindajennylambert

@AOFunke OMG that teddybear is too cute  
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Adsburry99

hchladybug1218

Thanks for following me. 

hchladybug1218

@lindajennylambert good luck to you with your ONC
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hchladybug1218

@lindajennylambert Thanks. I just finished chapter 3. 
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lindajennylambert

@hchladybug1218 You're welcome! The cover and title of your ONC entry kinda leapt out at me. Original and different. Good luck and happy writings!
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alcoholandcaffeine

Thanks a lot for the follow!! ❤️

lindajennylambert

You’re welcome! I followed you last year from a different account (inkandmagic) because I co-wrote a novella with a writer friend for the contest back then. I remember really liking your selkie-story, so when I saw your name pop up on the tag, I knew where to go ☺️ Best of luck and happy writings! 
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