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Update on Winter Dodoitsu Contest

Blog Posted:11/9/2015 8:20:00 AM

Happy Monday, everyone! :)

I just want to outline some common errors I've noticed in the entries for my contest. For the most part, these errors are very easy to correct, so I want to give everyone the opportunity to review and/or correct their entries before the contest is finalized.

Errors in spelling or grammar (especially verb agreement) - Spelling and grammar are extremely important to me when I judge contests, so make sure you proofread! I will take into account the differences between American and Canadian/British spelling (i.e. honor vs. honour), so don't worry about that.

Multiple dodoitsu verses - I only want one dodoitsu. If you include more than one, you will not place in my contest (regardless of how much I like your entry).

Incorrect syllable count - I've noticed many people (probably unintentionally) trying to pass off three-syllable words as two-syllable words. I've never used the PS syllable counter, but I have heard it's pretty terrible, so please use a different syllable counter if you need to use one. If it isn't obvious to me that you have used the 7-7-7-5 syllable scheme, you won't place (regardless of how much I like your entry).

As always, if you have any questions at all, you can ask them in the comments below or send me soupmail. I am always happy to help!

 



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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 11/9/2015 3:31:00 PM
I have not posted mine yet, but thanks for this reminder. For some reason I was thinking it was 5 5 5 7, just the opposite and I fear I did it that wrong way!!! I better rethink mine!!
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Jan
Allison
Date: 11/9/2015 11:42:00 AM
Thanks for the informative blog Heather:-) hugs Jan xx
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Constance
La France
Date: 11/9/2015 9:37:00 AM
Heather, thanks for the chance to edit our poems, I will go check mine for these things you have mentioned and thanks for a wonderful inspiring contest ~
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