The Debutante Ball

Seven debut authors. Seven books. One big dance toward publication.

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Tag: writing contests

  • Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2017Tuesday, November 14, 2017
  • by Lara Lillibridge

My Love of Writing Contests

Entering writing contests may seem like a drag—they often have higher than normal reading fees and the chance at a…

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  • Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015Thursday, February 26, 2015
  • by Shelly King

The Only Guarantee in Writing Is Rejection

I started my writing career batting a thousand. The first story I ever submitted won a local writing contest. $500!!!…

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  • Posted on Monday, February 17, 2014Monday, February 17, 2014
  • by Lori Rader-Day

Using Competition to Fuel Your Dreams

I’m obsessed with the Olympics. I don’t know where this comes from, as I’m a lot less likely to win…

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  • Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013Sunday, December 15, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

How to Succeed in Writing While Trying Pretty Hard, Actually

Last week The Debutantes shared their darkest moments as writers. This week, in celebration of the Winter Solstice or what…

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Since 2007, the Debutante Ball has been celebrating first-time authors and their books. Learn more.

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Current Topic: Welcoming the New Class

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