Fireside with Fern

[Fern Greenwood]

Hello everyone, it's been rather a long time but I recognize some familiar faces --er, names!

Airan messaged me out of the blue and asked if I would be able to judge a new crop of apps. I was thrilled, honored, touched, flattered, etc. etc. etc. and of course said yes. And here we are!

I have been removed from the contest scene for some time,  but I still love nurturing writing talent and would be glad to let any of you know my detailed thoughts about your applications!

If you don't mind public analysis, you can ask me here in this thread. Otherwise, feel free to send me a private message and I shall reply as my time allows.

Happy reading and writing!

[Jarrtail]

Wonderful to see you again, Fern! Airan certainly selected a well-qualified co-judge

Just out of curiosity, does this offer of feedback extend to apps that made it into the Top 30, or only those that were rejected (since the former would require us revealing our identity to you)?

[Frost]

Hey Fern! So good to see you! Hope time and life have been kind.

I'd love your thoughts! Let me know if I should PM you, or whatever works for you.

[Fern Greenwood]

Old friends!


If you PM me, I shall keep your identities private. I did my utmost to judge the applications without analyzing the writer's voice I was hearing in my head, so as not to pick out those of you who have writing styles I'm already familiar with. After the top 30 were posted, though..... fair game? I shan't be voting in the top 30 after all.

All that to say, please feel free to PM me and rely on my discretion!