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My name is Mandie Finley And I am a mother of four. I have always been passionate about writing and expressing my views through the written word. I enjoy reading an eclectic mix of materials, to keep my mind strong. I really hope that you enjoy reading the written articles on this website.

Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Website writing contests: Are they a positive way to expose your talent?

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Since I was in the fourth grade, all I ever dreamed of was being a writer. It didn't matter to me what form it took as long as I could write. With an extreme low self-esteem and complete lack of self-confidence in my ability I never thought that I could make it a reality. Slowly I have started taking the necessary steps to making this a reality. With the help of writing contests, I am slowly emerging from the darkness. I have checked a few websites that have made me very displeased. They wanted a membership fee, or for me to pay them to write articles. Publishing fees, they called it. Then...

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