Jul 16, 2021

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I Won a Contest. Now What?

What does a clinically depressed writer do when the euphoria wears off?

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Last month, I won a writing contest.

I came first in Vocal Media’s “Pride Playlist Challenge” with my piece, Playlist: The Six Pillars of Queer Emotion. The prize was $1,000.

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