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I'm entering one of the writing competitions in WM. It says to provide an sae. As I have the original in MS Word I don't need the copy back. However, if it will be critiqued then I'd like to see what I'm doing wrong. Does anyone here know whether the judging panel makes notes or comments on the work that are worth having back?
Sometimes they do but not very often. They sometimes have what they call 'clinics' in there mags, certainly in Art and Photography mags.
Having said that they must have a reason for requesting a sae, so as it forms part of the comp. rules to avoid rejection before they even see it, compliance with the comp. rules carries just as much weight as the entry itself. You must enclose the sae
Good Luck, let us all know how you get on
The sae is purely for the return of your manuscript if you want it back. You are very unlikely to get any comments or feedback. As you say, who needs a ms back these days when it's easier and cheaper to print another one from the pc?
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Thanks in advance. TWH
Having said that they must have a reason for requesting a sae, so as it forms part of the comp. rules to avoid rejection before they even see it, compliance with the comp. rules carries just as much weight as the entry itself. You must enclose the sae
Good Luck, let us all know how you get on
Thanks for the swift response. TWH