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Do Writing Contests Help Your Career?
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Recently, one of my clients emailed that two of her stories had placed near the top in a writing contest and would be included in an upcoming anthology. An editor's note soon followed confirming that all three stories my client submitted will be published in the anthology. Her note ended with, "Quite an achievement!" Nice. But the bottom-line question for today is, do writing contests help your career?
One of the richest rewards to be had from a contest is the affirmation of placing as a semi-finalist or above. The news came at the perfect time for my client. She was in a discouraged place in her career as a published author. After several rejections and some real-life obligations that prevented her from devoting time to writing, she began to wonder if she should just give up. Of course, I knew she couldn't give up because she has a gift. When you have a gift, you are practically compelled to use it. Her success in the writing contest was just what she needed. It helped to invigorate her career, and when authors are invigorated, creative juices begin to flow again.
However, many writers have higher expectations than that. They enter contests in hopes that winning might clear a path toward a traditional publishing contract. The truth is publishers note contest wins, but those wins don't create a tipping point in a publication committee's decision whether to extend an offer or not.
Here's why.
Contest judges rate entries on quality of the writing, whether they like the story, or are moved to action by the nonfiction content. A judge's personal preference can come into play as well. Most contest evaluation forms don't ask judges to assess if an entry is saleable. Publishers, on the other hand, must view a submission more objectively. They may also like the story and agree the contest winner deserved the honor, but if the publisher doesn't think the book is marketable, there won't be a contract offer. In other words, a judge doesn't have to evaluate a submission from a business perspective, but a publisher does.
Besides the affirmation you receive from winning or placing well, other good reasons exist for entering contests:
- A contest placement is a nice addition to your author bio.
- A placement or win gives you a certain amount of name recognition among important people in your career: agents, editors, authors, and other publishing professionals.
- Many editors will offer valuable—and free—feedback about what they liked and areas needing further polish before submitting your proposal to an agent.
- Although you might not win or even earn placement, the judges' ratings in the various categories and their constructive remarks are useful in pinpointing areas to concentrate on improving. Critical comments can sting but don't allow them to be devastating. By taking the hurt to God and asking him to help you develop a thick author skin, which you'll need in this business, you can turn a negative into a positive perspective. You'll be better able to view critical comments as free, professional editorial assistance. This response helps your writing career.
- Entering a writing contest provides an opportunity to practice the discipline of scheduling your writing time to meet a deadline. Every writer needs this kind of practice.
I don't have space to offer an exhaustive list of writing contests, but here is a sampling of various types:
Strictly Romance:
Romance Writers of America (RWA) Rita Contest for published authors and Golden Heart Contest for unpublished romance writers. RWA is a general market trade association. Learn more about the contests here.
American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Genesis Contest. This is perhaps the most well known contest for novelists because ACFW has the largest membership of novelists in the Christian market. View details of this year's contest here.
Fiction and Nonfiction:
Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Writing Contest. This contest launched last year. See details of the 2014 contest here.
17 Categories, including Fiction and Nonfiction
Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Contests includes categories for fiction and nonfiction as well as many others. See details here.
Do writing contests help your career? As long as you have realistic expectations about the weight they have with publishers and you study and learn all you can from the judges' evaluations, entering contests can be a low-cost way to benefit your career.
What were your expectations when you submitted to writing contests? What has been your experience with writing contests in the past? If you've never entered a writing contest, what is holding you back?
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By Mary Keeley on Jul 10, 2014 in Authors, Authors, Blog, Contests, Fiction, Nonfiction, Writing Life | 67 Comments
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You've presented a compelling list of reasons to consider entering contests. I'll have to consider this, because I have a strong bias against them.
It's not a fair one, because it comes from another area of artistic endeavor – for many years I worked hard at landscape painting, and reached a point where I was happy with what I was doing – and was getting some attention in the community, and a bit of a following.
When I started entering contests, I quickly found that while the public liked what I was doing, judges didn't. I was called technically proficient – but that was a criticism, not an accolade.
In that field, blind judging was almost impossible; established painters have a recognizable style, and judges and their assistants quickly associate the image with a name.
My work, personality, and background didn't fit the criteria of what the judges and their coterie found appealing at the time, and their remarks could be scathing – "derivative", "academic", "pretentious".
For awhile I tried to chase fashion, and tailored my entries to the preferences of individual judges, but that did more harm than good. I lost the joy of the exercise, and eventually quit completely.
It had been a lot more fun when I was just trying to sell paintings out of the trunk of my car at the beach.
My understanding is that writing contests are far less 'politicized' in their judges' following of the currently popular trends, so I assume my experiences probably wouldn't reflect what I'd find in writing contests today.
But I guess I'm like Mark Twain's cat, who learned, by sitting on a hot stove, never to sit on a cold one.
But the cold one may provide ready access to the food.
I'm reading Mark Twain now, Andrew!
Harsh feedback can stifle creativity and desire to improve. I'm sorry you faced that, Andrew.
Good day to you, Mrs. Keeley. Thank you for this interesting and thought-provoking posting.
My first thought was to say that contests engender a healthy sense of competition, which seems to augur well for the competitive writing career, but on reflection – that is a dangerous path.
With whom are we competing?
If we are competing with fellow writers, does that not encourage envy?
If we are competing with our own sense of perfection, and our 'best work', is this not the road to pride?
Perhaps we can, as we always should, turn to Scripture.
There is little direct reference to competition, save one – Paul having fought the good fight, and 'finished the race'. In the context of the day, this would not have been seen as anything but an 'external' competition. In a land without timing, a personal best would have had no meaning.
With whom, or what, did Paul compete?
I would like to suggest that it was his own personal sense of inadequacy. He made veiled references to this, the feeling that he was a poor vessel indeed to carry the Gospel.
That feeling of not being up to the task is something every honest man carries with him through life, and as Paul implies, winning the race means staying ahead of it to the finish line – death, and birth to eternal life.
(Inadequacy may also have been Paul's affliction, the thorn in his side, but that is a theological musing for another day.)
What I feel this means to the writer is that every contest entered is a victory of action over the small, evil voice that says, "You cannot do this." Every querying letter sent to an agent keeps the runner a step ahead.
We may now cue the music from "Chariots of Fire."
Wonderful insights, Surpreet.
Not feeling up to the task is something I struggle with more than I'd like to admit. Leaning hard on the Lord's strength is a daily choice.-
You and me both, friend.
I entered a writing contest recently and didn't place. I found out about the contest the day before the cut-off date. But strangely, an idea had been tossing around in my mind for a YA novel. I even made it's own folder on my computer, jotting down ideas. When I found out about the competition, I basically had one afternoon to write. I submitted. But, I'm one of those people who takes a week to write a simple blog post … things usually come to me slowly. So two days later, I was hit with a wonderful way I "SHOULD" have wrapped up the story, a neat connection. Oh man! Too late. I hope to improve … to get quicker, too. But I'm still left with some good ideas for a novel. So, that's a plus!
I've done that, too, Shelli — where I rushed to meet a contest deadline, then cringed later every time I thought about things I should have done better. I NEVER could have written a good story in one afternoon, so kudos for trying!
Jennifer, that is one lesson learned … don't enter a contest unless you have more time to write. I've done a little cringing … I'm learning … right?! There's another plus!
You're brave, Shelli. Good for you stepping out. And how fun that more ideas have come to mind since you entered. Who knows what good will come from that?
I entered the Frasier in 2013 and the feedback was mostly helpful. It helped me with learning to write with more power.
One judge said the beginning was exiting. Another said it was dull.
And the other was meh.Three Bears Syndrome, methinks.
"Exiting", Mrs. Major?
Surely not!
In all seriousness, there is a Punjabi story that is similar to the Three Bears; the counterpoints of negativity become supports that hold up and validate the positive response.
If I may ask, and please pardon my ignorance, what manner of response is 'meh'?
That's one of the things about contests, isn't it Jennifer? We see the subjective side of judges when one loves the same part of the entry that the other judge hates. I guess we learn how to sift through the feedback to find what will help us improve as writers.
Sifting is a great way to describe the process, Jeanne.
Hahaha! Thank you, Surpreet!
I'm typing on my tablet in a cafe, and it doesn't catch the spelling mistakes.
And "meh" means dull, or boring. Certainly not gripping.
Thank you, Mrs. Major; a formal education often omits colloquial Americanisms. You have expanded my vocabulary, and I am grateful.
Ahhh, Surpreet, you are most welcome. And my dad was in a similar situation. Or "in the same boat". His education was in Egypt, and he could read and write English perfectly. But when it came to modern literature, I did a lot of idiomatic and colloquial translation. I still do.
That's funny … I read "exciting" … had to look back to see "exiting." I'm awful at catching mistakes on the computer screen.
Contests are fun, but I try to not depend on them for affirmation. I finaled in my first contest ACFW First Impressions and two others including RWA Great Beginnings and RWA Touched By Love. The winners for TBL will be announced at the RWA Co ference. Unfortunately I can't attend.
Of course, I realize winning doesn't mean publication. But I would still love too!
Thanks for this post. -
I love what you said in #4, Mary. I entered ACFW's "First Impressions" contest this year, and I felt it was SUCH a good use of my time. It was helpful to get unbiased feedback on my work — and for the low cost of an entry fee! It also helped me develop thicker skin for critiques.
I semi-finaled in a short story competition recently, and it helped motivate me to keep plodding along. I've never seriously considered giving up writing — it's always been a part of who I am — but there have certainly been times I WISHED I would give it up…Trade it in for an easier hobby. As you mentioned, placing in a contest serves as a confidence boost — encouragement to keep going.
I should not have commented from my phone. Forgive my typos.
I found contests HUGELY helpful primarily for the fantastic feedback I got on my entries. As Jennifer mentioned, the feedback occasionally failed to match up, but more often I'd get multiple authors reinforcing what needed shaping up in my manuscript. Initially I entered those contests to win, but eventually I did it because I could get multiple critiques for a nominal entry fee. SO worth every penny!
Great post, Mary. I began entering contests, probably before I should have. But, overall, I've received very helpful feedback. The reason I began entering was to receive feedback from those who knew more than me about writing. I figured having others' eyes on my work and hearing their comments about it would help me grow as a writer.
The first time I finaled in a contest I was shocked. Most contests I've entered have given great feedback. When I see more than one judge commenting about the same thing, I know it's an aspect of my writing or the story that needs changing. I will continue to enter contests for the feedback; and when I final (or maybe even one day win) I'll be thrilled.
Like someone above said, it's not wise to allow contests to be my affirmation, but I admit with a couple finals, it was a huge encouragement and prompted me to keep moving forward with my writing.
Mary, I've entered the Genesis contest three times and semi-finaled twice. I've had the same experience as Sarah and Jeanne. With my first entry, I dreamed of winning. (Don't we all?) But with my latest entry, I primarily was after the excellent critiques. I've watched names over the past few years and observed what you have stated, that placing in a contest definitely doesn't guarantee publication, and publication once doesn't guarantee publication again. Like so many writers, I've had plenty of moments of wondering if I should just quit. Is it worth it? Am I or could I ever hope to be good enough? But even with my first try at a contest, I received encouraging comments…comments that hide in the recesses of my mind and the Lord resurrects when the waiting gets long. Thank you for the encouragement today!
I'm a big fan of writing contests. Why? We can learn a great deal from our judges. Sure, some of the comments might make us scratch our heads, but we get an idea of what works and what doesn't. I'm so grateful to the judges who read my early (lousy) work and gave me such helpful feedback. They taught me so much.
A final or win can, as you said, Mary, get our name in front of our peers and publishing pros. While nothing came of my three Golden Heart® finals as a direct result of that contest, I was taken more seriously as a writer as a result. In fact, I took myself more seriously, which prompted me to work harder and study craft more intently.
A final in some contests, such as RWA® chapter-level contests, can get our work in front of publishing pros, who might ask to read more. That happened to me. Rachelle Gardner read my story in one of those RWA chapter-level contests back in 2009, requested the full and offered me representation. I still had a lot to learn before she sold that story, but it was through the contest that my work got her attention in the first place.
The feedback can be helpful, but must be taken with a grain of salt. I received a low score one year with a snide comment about my inability to use commas correctly.
Degree in English Literature and training as a newspaper reporter for me. Who was this judge?
Once I got over my outrage, and was soothed by my boss assuring me she hadn't seen a problem, I went back and read up on comma usage. Maybe I was wrong?
No. I was right. The judge was wrong.
So, I never took the comments personally after that.
My finaling in the Genesis contest helped me get my first contract, so I say, write away!
Writing Contests have given me valuable feedback as a writer. I've found it also helps to catch an editor's/agent's attention during a pitch. But, it is so true that it really doesn't indicate whether you will get a contract. It just says, "Yes, she has the chops to write with quality."
It is helpful to have the affirmation of a contest sometimes.
Love the way you broke this down, Mary! It makes so much sense.
Other benefits to submitting to contests:
Practicing the art of following guidelines.
Finishing. (A contest deadline has moved many a writer to finish a project on which they'd procrastinated or ruminated too long.)
Learning to accept constructive criticism.
Figuring out the important answer to "Is this resonating with readers?"
Discovering strengths of which we may have been unaware.I know few writers whose goal in a contest is to decimate the competition. Within ACFW, for instance, there's so much mutual cheerleading that watching another win is only briefly disappointing. It quickly turns to support and congratulations. The primary goal for most isn't defeating everyone else, but seeing the work recognized for excellence.
A contest sometimes forms that "great cloud of witnesses" cheering us to "press on."
Cynthia, so true! I can't tell you how thrilled I am to see fellow writers win contests. It lessens the "poor me." And it encourages one to strive harder … that maybe one day it will be me.
I entered the First Impressions contest this year, and was pleasantly surprised at the extent of helpful suggestions from two of the three judges. They went above and beyond the number score, making extensive comments in the document itself.
It's thrilling to look through a list of contest semi-finalists or finalists and cheer for my friends. They set a great example of perseverance.
Two years ago I have a Genesis finalist. It proved to be a godsend, because I had a professional critique done, and it was absolutely savage. It left me reeling, but I had to wonder how a story that could be so bad would also make the finals. With advice from a mentoring appointment at conference, I disregarded much of the critique when I rewrote the story. This year it made the semi-finals while my two stories that won contests last year did not. Scores ranging from 95 and 88 to 64 illustrate that you can never please everyone.
I semifinalled in the 2012 Genesis with historical romance. It was just the right boost at just the right time, as I was coming out of a really hard place in my personal life that caused my words to dry up. It was my very first complete novel, too. Not a bad showing for a first novel. This same novel also got two requests for the full when I pitched it in St, Louis, and a third request for a full off a client recommendation.
Again, just what I needed at just the right time.
I switched genres that year, and markets, and with the new genre I've only entered one contest. The feedback was good. But it can't hold a candle to the feedback I got in my email Tuesday from a freelance editor. And it wasn't even a full developmental edit! She calls it an analysis edit.
I write romance, but I color outside the lines. How? Romance told largely from his POV. It's always his story, his struggles, his issues. Judges don't know what to do with it and I end up getting marked down for having too much of him in the entry.
Contest do have their place. But I never learned anything from them. My editor is the one I'm learning the most from, because she had the whole manuscript and was able to pinpoint my trouble spots I knew existed but couldn't see. What I paid for this edit would have entered me in three contests where I got feedback on, at most, the first 50 pages.
I'll stick with my editor.
I entered the SCBWI-MI contest this year. The prize is a year's mentorship with a well-known published author. Even if I am rejected, it was a good discipline and it caused me to rethink many passages that I thought were good. Knowing I had a tough audience made me tighten up sections and I became less "protective" of scenes that I liked, but didn't really move the story ahead.
So editors decide whether a book is marketable. What do you think makes a book salable.
Thank you for this thought-provoking post.
I too would like to know what criteria go into a salable book. Even reading best-sellers doesn't help much since those best-sellers have a name.
Contests are helpful even if subjective. The best may not always win, but I believe eventually the best rises to the top.
If ANYONE knew the answer to what makes a book salable, it would be the Books & Such Literary Management team. And if they knew precisely, every book they proposed to an editor would be purchased.
But alas, we can know no more than basic ideas that are then subject to the day's stock market activity, the temperature of the breeze off the Pacific or Atlantic, the phase of the moon, the latest hot topic blog post, and the climate of readers.
What we do know is that (IMHO):
a great story still trumps everything else. So we endeavor to write great stories.
a great story is usually a familiar emotion or felt need told in a fresh or unique way (That applies whether romance, historical, fantasy…)
a great story that's told well from an author who has done his or her homework about the market and readership as well as grammar, structure, and character-development will not be an automatic sell, but has a stronger chance.In non-fiction, a salable book is credible, well-written, approaching an old or new topic in a unique way, meeting a need, informing, or persuading.
There's no formula. And each publishing house would define "salability" differently. READERS even define it differently. Yes, they purchase the popular books, sometimes because of an author name or media efforts. But readers, too, have widely varying definitions of what makes a book worth purchasing.
I entered my first contest this spring (Oregon Christian Writer's Cascade contest). I have not yet deleted or filed away the email announcing my story is a finalist. There's something special about a group of strangers judging my work that felt more validating than the trusted remarks from my writer's group. The feedback I received from the three judges made the effort to enter all worthwhile. The winners will be announced at the summer conference in August, but whether my story comes in first place or third, the experience has been worth it.
That's wonderful, Barbara! Your positive attitude will be beneficial no matter the outcome.
I haven't entered contests in a long time. I had a bad experience with one and I've been gun shy ever since. Not that I won't enter one in the future, but just like trying to get over my fear of water, it takes time.
I've given up on writing contests. The research needed to find them, learn the rules, and hone the piece(s) takes away from writing time. The contest fees are usually exorbitant for the chance of winning anything. I've never received any feedback, not one word. I used to enter poetry contests. But then the rules would say something like: "Sonnet contest: must be strict iambic pentameter." So what about relief feet? Or sprung meter? Or hypermetrical line endings? Would that disqualify you? With such lack of clarity, and such subjectiveness, I decided my time and money is better spent elsewhere.
What an excellent post, Mary! Thank you for sharing the contest links.
My contest experience has not always been pleasant but has been extremely helpful in my learning how to be a better writer. Contests are one of the best, most difficult and quickest ways to learn craft.
One of my "hardest" judges challenged me with advice which led me to winning the 2013 RWA Lone Star contest after a complete rewrite of the first pages for the final round. That story also placed third in the 2014 RWA Great Expectation contest and the sequel garnered a final in the 2013 ACFW First Impressions contest.
The joys of winning are exciting, but they don't compare to the satisfaction of seeing my writing-quality improve with taking advice from each round of judges. That's why I enter contests.


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Schneider brought the crowd to its feet with 4:23 remaining in the second period when he foiled Brendan Morrison after misplaying the puck behind his own net. The Canucks goalie was prone on the ice but somehow got an arm on Morrison's shot when the Blackhawks' newcomer fired at a nearly wide-open net.
"I botched it behind the net," said Schneider, who had help from defenseman Alex Edler as he scrambled back to his crease where he flopped as Morrison shot. "I just remember reaching as far as I could and the puck hit me. I was more upset with myself than happy about the save."
On the winning play, Daniel Sedin was right in front of Crawford to snap home brother Henrik Sedin's centering pass from behind the net and give the Canucks their third straight win.
"We were able to hold on to the puck for a while and Danny gave it to me behind the net," said Henrik Sedin, who won the offensive zone faceoff. "He knows where to go so it wasn't a tough pass to make."
Stalberg, who had chances earlier in the game, gave Chicago a 2-1 lead 1:17 into the third period when he banked a shot in off Canucks defender Alex Edler and behind Schneider.
Hodgson took advantage of a turnover by Stalberg less than three minutes later, tying the score with his 14th goal of the season -- and fourth in five games. Jannik Hansen found Hodgson alone at the Chicago blue line and the Canucks forward deked Crawford twice before shooting past his glove.
Chicago almost won it in regulation when Kane's shot hit defender Sami Salo and bounced off the post at the end of a Blackhawks power play.
The Blackhawks got a boost at the start of the game when captain Jonathan Towes (arm) and winger Patrick Sharp (hand) returned from injuries. However, Kesler opened the scoring by sending a shot off the shaft of defender Duncan Keith's stick for his 14th goal.
The score followed several Canucks chances when Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson struggled to get off the ice after blocking a shot. Hjalmarsson later returned.
Mayers, a fourth-line winger, tied it at 11:11 of the first for Chicago. It was his fourth goal of the season and first in 19 games as the Canucks were scrambling to clear the puck out of their zone.
Schneider had to be sharp late in the period when he came across his crease to stop Towes' deflection and Stalberg's attempt to bury the rebound.
Game notes
Sharp was out eight games while Toews returned after missing one start. ... Morrison made his Chicago debut after being dealt Friday by the Calgary Flames. He was with the Canucks from 2000-08. The Blackhawks are his seventh NHL team. The Blackhawks have eight games remaining on their season-high road trip which ends Feb. 16 against the Rangers.
Game Information
Arena: Rogers Arena Location: Vancouver, British Columbia |
Referees: Ian Walsh, Marc Joannette Linesmen: Vaughan Rody, Thor Nelson |
Attendance: 18,890 (100.4% full) |
Team Stat Comparison
Chicago | Vancouver | ||
2 | Goals | 3 | |
0 | Power Play Goals | 0 | |
2 | Power Play Opportunities | 0 | |
0 | Shorthanded Goals | 0 | |
0 | Penalties | 2 | |
0 | Penalty Minutes | 4 | |
39 | Shots on Goal | 33 | |
16 | Hits | 33 | |
20 | Faceoffs Won | 42 |
Scoring Summary
1st Period | CHI | VAN | ||
7:58 | Ryan Kesler (14)
Assist: Alexander Edler |
0 | 1 | |
11:11 | Jamal Mayers (4)
Assists: Steve Montador, Brent Seabrook |
1 | 1 | |
2nd Period | CHI | VAN | ||
No scoring this period | 1 | 1 | ||
3rd Period | CHI | VAN | ||
1:17 | Viktor Stalberg (15)
Assists: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews |
2 | 1 | |
4:08 | Cody Hodgson (14)
Assists: Jannik Hansen, Dan Hamhuis |
2 | 2 | |
3:37 | Daniel Sedin (22)
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"Most business owners only sell their business once," she says, "and that means that, while they've been really good at building the business, it doesn't necessarily mean they know how to sell it."
Financial Statements First and foremost, prospective buyers will want to look at your company's financial health, since they'll likely base their offering price on some multiple of cash flow. So, can they rely on your numbers? "All financial statements are not created equal," says MacPherson. For instance, you could produce your own set of financials but, she says, "the purchaser is going to be a little wary, because there's been no outside accountant involvement at all." You could enhance that creditability by opting for a Review Engagement: bringing in an independent accounting firm to gauge whether your numbers appear to be reasonable. If you're looking at a potentially large sale price, chances are the buyer will expect you to have a full audit done, with an accounting firm actually giving an opinion on your financial statements as to whether they fairly present your business from a financial perspective consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.As for how much this will cost you, it depends on the scope of your business. "But without a review or an audit, if a purchaser ends up asking more questions and wanting to know more about your numbers, you may need to get an audit or review done at that point, which may end up costing you more after the fact. If your numbers aren't credible or you have weak internal controls, you might not get as much for your business," says MacPherson.
Internally, you need to make sure that your accounting systems are appropriately matched to the size and scope of your business. "There's a lot of maintenance that goes into accounting," says MacPherson. If you're still a relatively small shop, you might be able to get by with basic accounting software and a part-time bookkeeper. But if your outfit has grown in size and complexity, you might need to upgrade to a more sophisticated software package and bring in a professional number-cruncher – an accounting manager, controller, or chief financial officer – to oversee not just accounts payable and receivable, but also inventory, work in process, capital assets and reserves, and so on.
Tax planningIf you're going to sell your business, you're going to pay tax. "So you want to try to minimize the tax liability and maximize what goes into your jeans," says MacPherson. But, she warns, many tax-planning initiatives require a considerable amount of lead time – which means you always need to be looking forward to a possible sale. "When we do tax planning and set up how a corporate group should be structured, we look ahead to an exit," she says. "You don't want to lock yourself in to an inflexible structure."
For instance, when you sell shares in a qualifying business, you can get $800,000 in tax-free capital gains – but you generally must hold those shares for two years to qualify. Similarly, stock options are a great way to remunerate employees or to bring family into your business, says MacPherson, "but if you're offering shares at below market, the new shareholder will have to hold the shares for two years."
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If your company has expanded into the United States, and that wildly successful new subsidiary is owned by the Canadian company, you could risk your capital gains exemption, since it only applies to shares of Canadian operations. MacPherson suggests you look at creating a separate company for the US subsidiary that is owned by a holding company, as opposed to the Canadian operating company. "How you organize your corporate group matters when it comes to this exemption, the sale of your business and the repatriation of profits," says MacPherson.
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What does that mean? "Say you have a manufacturing facility as a business asset, and the underappreciated capital cost is $5 million, but it's really worth $10 million today," she says. "With an asset purchase, the purchaser can buy that asset for $10 million and can write off the $10 million in tax deprecation over time. If the purchaser buys shares, it inherits the $5 million cost base and can only continue to write off the asset from that point. That $5-million bump results in tax savings for the purchaser over the long-run that can be huge for them." Bridging that gap between what you'll want as seller and what the purchaser will prefer is part of the sale negotiations.
It all comes down to timing. "When you start to negotiate a transaction, too often tax is the last piece," says MacPherson. "If you're about to sell, you can't get two years back. But if you do pre-sale planning, you know which way you want to sell and you're talking that way throughout your negotiations."
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Sometimes, smaller companies make verbal deals with customers, without having them sign contracts, says MacPherson. "But that makes it tough for purchasers because how can they be sure those contracts are going to continue?" If your operating company pays rent to a holding company, do you have the appropriate amount of rent and a lease agreement in place?
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Pinching into them, it's not bad at all - and the guys above have nailed what the crew taught me about how to take them. You'll get used to it really quickly. I was lucky to be on a PSC 37 that was super solid. My C27 would have been a lot more work.
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By Chris Hardwick on January 17, 2012
Scott Ian of Anthrax talks about zombies, Sam Kinison, and Chuck D's suprising main influence.
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As a metal fan this makes me SOOOOOOOOO happy in my inside-y parts!!!! Worship Music was a really good album BTW. Check it out people!
I freaking Love Scott Ian, this episode was unexpected but totally appreciated. Thank you Nerdist in Chief.
Googled Ian Scott instead. Oops.
This guy is so cool! lol
I`m not really a Metal Fan, but this interview was pretty awesome.
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Whoa, I did not see this coming, this is fucking amazing, you're fucking amazing, and Scott is fucking amazing. Everything is fucking amazing.
I've minored in many forms of nerdistry throughout my life but majored as a metal nerd, Posehn level. Even though Rob Zombie has been on this one is an ultimate for me.Thank you Nerdist for putting out top shelf entertainment for free.
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Tho I was more a HipHop Head, I had much respect for Anthrax since their collabo with Public Enemy, but I also knew they were cool when I saw their "Judge Death/Judge Dredd" t-shirt. I actually bought it but never wore it. I prolly woulda got beat up in high school.
I love anthrax, and this was a great podcast! I also like his side project The Damned Things, their new album Ironiclast is quite good!
Amazing episode, what was going on with the audio at the end? I was hearing this *tch tch* sound under your voices, and then the obvious Nick sound explosion "ear rape" noise. just wanted to let you know, even though you probably noticed while editing. Still awesome no matter what technical issues may have occurred!
Great job! Easily one of my favorite Nerdist episodes ever!
I have always thought the exact same thing regarding John/Julian/Sean. Pretty much the biggest asshole move in the world.
Very cool podcast! I've always have been a fan of Anthrax/Scott Ian. Chris, I'm surprised you guys didn't talk about what you and Scott have in common (besides geeking out over comedy, comic books, etc.) You both guest starred on 'Married With Children'.
As a HUGE metal fan, I've always though Scott Ian has been one of metal's greatest ambassadors for years and years. Not only is his music stellar, but he's funny, well-spoken, and personable. I'm exceedingly glad he exists. From Anthrax to S.O.D. to, as Mucktavious mentioned, The Damned Things, he's brought great tunes into this world.
Also, I love his hatred. Interesting to hear him be be inspired to anger by family life when most people associate that experience with softening. Awesome.
How dare those women live in a society that turns them into sex objects!
And how dare those sex objects have fat on their bodies!
And how dare those fat sex objects wear clothing that you don't want them to!
And how dare those fat sex objects wearing clothing you don't like not give you an erection!
bastien, although I appreciate your concern for the objectification of women, I don't want to live in a world where nerds can't make fun of the ridiculousness of the institution that is the "Booth Babe."
Public Enemy/Anthrax was one of the coolest collaborations. I loved it so much when I was a kid. Even now, I put it on when I need to be pumped up.
And just an addendum, but wasn't "Hey Jude" about Jullian Lennon? Oh wait, that was written by Paul McCartney because he did feel bad about the whole thing.
Holy crap, listening to this and Chris says Ozzy was on the Nerdist podcast and I was like "WHAT? No he wasn't! I've listened to every podcast and I'd remember that." But no, he was, and I was wrong. I must be getting old. Gotta go back and listen to it again.
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Well, I made it back here after a near missed flight. I also narrowly avoided an overweight luggage charge for a duffle full of thrift stuff. Luckily, the guy at the counter was incredibly generous and said "That's expensive. Tell you what, let's not weigh anymore of these and we'll just put a heavy tag on that one to warn people. $200 for all of them." Best experience checking my luggage in on any flight!
I will try to get some picture up sometime of some of the other stuff I found. Some I bought new for myself, the discounts were pretty amazing on a lot of things. The euro wasn't as strong this time around, but the deals in the US still can't be beat. My wife and I are planning another trip in May and we may head out to California. I'd love to do some meetups, so I'll keep everyone posted.
Anyway, I thought I'd post pictures of an otherwise boring purchase. I have trouble finding smaller sized socks as I'm sure most people with small feet do. I've been known to pay way too much for dress socks that have real sizes instead of the generic 7-12 sized socks you find. Normally for no-show socks, I'll try to find low cut boys socks or women's socks so the heel doesn't slip out of the shoe and defeat the purpose of no-show socks by actually showing.
Anyway, it's a pain to find but I grabbed these and liked them a lot:
These were at TJ Maxx for $8 and at DSW for $13 or $14. They can be found at the checkout at DSW and near the checkout at TJ Maxx (or the women's section). There are a few different styles, but these were the best. They're thin and not noticeably women's socks, but they don't show when you wear low top chucks.
Anyway, thought I'd share to help others out!
While I was at TJ Maxx waiting for my wife, I also found the exact type of iPhone case I've been looking for. The phone clips in on one side and it as credit card slots on the other. They'll go unused, but the brown leather looks great and it will match most of my briefcases to some extent.
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It was raining again, April showers as it were. Seemed to rain a lot these days, not that Big Macintosh minded at all. The rain better suited his mood. There was a calming effect to the steady cadence of it on the roof, the way it fell on the already sodden grounds. He was cold, sitting on the front porch while the storm circulated around the farm. The cold felt good, too. It reminded him that he could feel something other than pain. It had been a year already and still there was a dull ache in his heart, a wound to his spirit that would never heal. It hurt every day like it had in the beginning.
The door of the house opened and Applejack came out. She had a blanket between her teeth that she draped around Big Macinthosh's withers. Then she took up a seat beside him and they sat together in silence. She sat with him like this a lot in the past year. They spoke less to each other than they had their entire lives, yet somehow they'd grown closer. He knew that without the support of his sisters he wouldn't have made it. Everything he was feeling would have consumed him long ago.
"Big Macintosh, think it's about time we had a talk."
"Don't want to."
"Don't rightly remember askin' if you wanted to or not."
"Not now, AJ." He must have said it forcefully enough because she didn't press the issue any more for a few minutes. Lightning flashed overhead, giving the gloomy day a quick illusion of luminance. Inside there came a peal of filly laughter. Applejack turned her head to glance in through the window. There was a smile on her face when she turned back around. It faded when she looked at her brother. He turned away, reaching up to swipe at moisture on his face that definitely wasn't rainwater.
"Talk to me, big brother. I can't help unless I know what you're thinkin'."
"I'm thinkin' what I'm always thinkin'. That it hurts. That I could'a stopped it from happenin.' That I should'a said what I was feelin' an' not second guessed myself."
Applejack shook her head, her brow furrowing. "You can't blame yourself for any of it, Big Macintosh. It ain't your fault. Now we've let you have your time, watched you just mope around, an' I ain't sayin' bein' sad ain't okay. You got plenty of right an' reason to be sad. But you're forgettin' us, your family. We're still here. We still love you and want you to be part of our lives. But what you've been doin' this past year ain't livin', big brother. It's just survivin'."
He opened his mouth to retort but nothing came out. Tears filled his eyes and he shook his head. He had only been just surviving, it was all he could do. Every morning had him rising to face the day feeling like he was missing half of himself. How did anyone just pick up the pieces and move on from that?
Placing a hoof over his, Applejack spoke softly. "How can we help," she asked, her own voice heavy with emotion, "if you don't talk to us?"
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I Figure If I Can Find One the Right Size, It'll Be Like a Monocle For My Ass
Queer #1: Let's hit the discount button bins on 39th.
Queer #2: Excuse me? That boy fucked you up bad.
Queer #1: What? I love buttons.
Queer #2: You still have some of that joint?
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Little girl: I train?
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The NFL's clutchest QB
How is there really a debate that Tim Tebow is more "clutch" than Aaron Rodgers?
A debate recently broke out in these parts about who you'd rather have at quarterback when your team is down or tied late, with just one drive to decide a football game -- Tim Tebow or Aaron Rodgers? Tebow had shepherded yet another game-winning drive in an overtime win against San Diego, the fourth time he's led a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime in his first nine starts, one short of the all-time NFL record for that span. And while it seems like sacrilege to not lay all offerings at the Rodgers altar, on the concept of clutch, Tebow backers could at least piece together a case:
• Tebow's fourth game-winning drive in his ninth start looks almost inspired next to Rodgers' five total game-winners in 58 starts. Check the list. Rodgers has been brilliant, but he's no comeback king.
• Relying on his legs might make Tebow a gimmick by critics' standards, but they serve him well late, when defenses are tired. His running performance in the fourth quarter is better than it is in the previous three quarters.
• Tebow improves as a passer during games -- perhaps as he grows more comfortable, or because defenses get tired as he extends plays, or as he and his receivers get on the same page. It can take awhile with so few throws; he still averages barely more than 20 a game.
Even the most ardent Tebow-jersey collector would never claim, though, that Denver's No. 15 is a better quarterback in almost any sense than Rodgers. But is Tebow really more clutch, and does he have some gift for it? If he isn't, who is the most regularly clutch quarterback in the league? (And how do we even measure it?)
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I often need to make homemade paper tubes for other projects as well, so I thought this deserved a proper write-up. Hopefully someone will find this information useful.
Note that these tubes will not be adequate for any firework-type application, if that's what you're looking for. There are plenty of tutorials online for making convolute (or parallel, non-spiral wound) paper tubes.
Step 1: Materials
You will also need some water-soluble glue. I use Titebond (which is a basic woodworking glue), but you could use Elmer's or something similar.
Other basics you will need are a long ruler, cutting mat with rotary cutter or x-acto blade, paint brush, masking tape, and rags.
Most importantly, you will also need some kind of existing tube to use as a form. I generally use pieces of PVC or old cardboard tubes (like mailing tubes, carpet roll tubes, etc.), but I have also used steel pipe and other random cylindrical objects.
For whatever item you use as a form, it is crucial that it is true (meaning without any warps or bends). You can quickly test objects out by placing them on a flat surface and rolling them back and forth. If you see any light coming through along the bottom edge at any point, it means the tube is not true and you should use something else.
Yes, or pretty close to it. (I no longer have it, so I can't actually measure it to tell you the exact size.)
I bought "kraft" paper off amazon, but it doesn't look as thick as yours. More like waxy, butcher paper. Darn. Should have went to Home Depot like you.
Or would they be too heavy to be used for a rocket?
I've never used them for rockets, but I suppose it could be done. They are built to be durable, so they are pretty heavy though.
Sorry, not that I'm familiar with. You can always just buy tubes, which isn't a bad idea considering the time and trouble it is to make your own.
I'm just kind of a maker-masochist, and I enjoy headache-inducing creative processes . . . but understandably that's not for everyone.
If you do end up purchasing some tubes, I've gotten lots of supplies from apogee components, and have been really happy with their stuff.
Hmm. What kind of glue are you using, and what kind of paper?
The paper does tend to get a little wrinkly and soggy, but not so much that it falls apart. Make sure you're not using too much glue. There should only be a very thin, uniform layer.
If you continue to have trouble, post a photo or two of what you're experiencing, and maybe I can offer some more specific advice. :)
I should also point out, this is not a super easy method and it can be quite frustrating. So I completely understand any struggles you may be having with it.
Do you think it would be possible to make a very large diameter tube without a complete form?
For instance using a narrow tube and moving it inside, as you wind from the bottom?
I know it's done, and as long as things work as they should, you can get away with it.
Alternating Direction is a good thought, but will indeed tend to loosen the layer underneath.
Paper does have grain, but it's not quite like wood. The issue here is more about the seams than the paper itself.
Please don't think I'm trying to rain on your parade, those tubes are very good and they do look very useful. Your Instructable is well documented and nicely presented.
I know Fireworks can be fun, and god knows how frustrated I am at the Laws here in the UK that prevent a lot of fun experimentation even by professionals like me.
Have fun, but do stay safe folks.
For pyrotechnic devices or larger scale rockets, you are most certainly correct about using a stronger straight-wrap technique.
It does seem logical that doing so would make the tube stronger, kind of like how plywood is made, but it didn't seem to work very well.


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I like both lores :P however, I do agree that the old lore was a bit more... satisfying. My idea of an average troll is more like the old Trundle. Just a note too, you kinda misspelled disease Edit: misspelled in the main post
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I thought the old Trundle lore was much better, in it he was the hero of his kind a Christ figure (in the literary sense) which was great and ironic because he is a rather despicable and hilarious troll. The new lore, however, just makes him seem like a tricky troll, who usurps power from his chieftain and dooms the trolls through his pact with the Ice Queen..... I mean, I'm just seeing a LOTR here.....Ashe and Sej unite to fight the horde, battle of helms deep, Nunu (gandalf) leads Yeti reinforcements in and turns the battle. Ice Queen swears vengeance, etc. etc.
Tundle Doesn't look like he is going to survive according to GD.
The catch is that if they kept his old lore, they would have to keep his old proportions and style of movement. Trundle has an attitude, which his lore expands upon. That's what lore is supposed to do. I'm fine with them continuing Trundle's story, even if it feels kind of contrived. I just don't want them to scrap his attitude and concept, which is exactly what they're doing with this update.
Yeah, retcons are never good. They should have archived his old lore as canon and made his new lore a continuation. I'm quite disappointed that they didn't. There was a thread on the forums with a great way to connect the two together.


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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/scorecard/03/28/truth.rumors.nfl/index.html It's basically down to this for the Packers: Work out a trade for Randy Moss, Michael Turner or Darrell Jackson or forget about adding a veteran on offense who can make a major impact next season. -- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Laurence Maroney's status has the Patriots considering drafting a running back. One intriguing player is Rutgers' Brian Leonard. -- Providence Journal Patriots receiver Troy Brown is recovering from offseason knee surgery, which has slowed any contract talks on the free agent market, according to multiple sources at the NFL's annual meetings. The injury sheds light on why there has been little activity regarding Brown this offseason. -- Boston Globe Also in case anyone is interested in participating in the draft game this year there's a thread on the Draft Board Forum titled "Pick Your Team Draft"
Please have Michael Turner go to the Packers. Lynch will bring that team down, while Turner will give that team a legitimate running back it hasn't had in a couple injury plagued years. Sorry Green!
yeah get turner out of the AFC. i really hate playing against him. that punk breaks way too many tackles :bricks:
I would like to see Michael Turner go to another team also especially out of the AFC because I think he's a pretty good back. He needs to go to a team so he can or help carry the load and thats not happening in San Diego and with a player like LT I can understand that.
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A quiet post-retirement life isn't everyone's cup of tea. Former New Zealand cricketer Nathan Astle, for one, has stepped up a few gears after giving up cricket, reveling in a love for speedway racing. "I couldn't do it when I was playing cricket. So when I gave up [in 2007] I started thinking about it. [Former team-mates] have me on a little bit because none of them knew I was a closet speedway freak - or bogan. They were quite surprised,"Astle said. The fastest double-centurion in Test cricket has already had some success in his third racing season, claiming the third spot at the South Island championship.


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Heh, the HQ is out. I don't know if people care about these threads, and I'll stop reporting if nobody is interested in them anyway. Heh.
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Heh, the HQ is out. I don't know if people care about these threads, and I'll stop reporting if nobody is interested in them anyway. Heh.
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and its not overly troublesome keep reporting ^_~
Keep reporting, please. If only because I'm lazy, I appreciate it. And thank you very much for the chapter. I had a bit of trouble understanding what was going on in these chapters in the other translations, and if this release is any indicator, Scum's translations will solve that problem nicely.
yeah, plz do keep announcing as it helps! ;p
and thx for the timely release, i was have air-gear withdrawing-symptoms this week due to japan's holiday break when u save me... ^_^
"We do what we do because........?" - W
Mmm, I guess I'll keep reporting even though these other guys are ahead then.
i read the other guys cause thier fast and they translate it well enough to let me know whats happening
but i tend to only add what you guys make into my collection
I only read ya'lls scans, scum-scans, so please keep reporting! x3 Thanks for another great release!
Gotta support ss :D I'm jsut waiting for more of your great releases miyagi
That's great to here. I'm planning to put out 72 soon. Then again I'm quite busy... maybe the day after tomorrow. :D


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I found this beutiful logo and try to identify the font thru some font shops, but with no success. any idea what it may be?
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I'm probably totally wrong but it makes me thinking to some reworked Didot (mainly some serifs and finials, /R done with /P and /K leg).
Hi, it looks like Didot and also Waters Titling pro (A), but the E and G aren't either of those fonts. Could be stylized. Nice font however.