Now that the main bulk of editing for my next book is out of the way, I have some free mental space to spend on writing something new. I can only write so many blog posts, however, so I decided that I will focus more of my energy on something more exciting: writing competitions!

I already have a few pieces underway, but there are a couple of challenges: to submit all the work I'd like to will take countless days of writing exclusive new things and will cost hundreds of dollars in submission fees per month.

I could just put it all on my credit card, but I thought I'd try a more creative solution first.  

If you would like to sponsor me for a writing contest, I'd be willing to work toward winning us both a prize.  

If you'd like in on this, send $50 Canadian (or more if you're feeling exceptionally generous!) and I will put you down as the sponsor for the next major contest I enter that isn't sponsored yet (or possibly two smaller ones) and let you know which. The $50 goes toward the entry fee, and any extra will buy me coffee while I write (or wine afterwards!).

If I win anything, you'll be the first to know, and I'll send you a prize! It will be my choice as to what feels appropriate, but I'll make sure it's special. I will include a signed copy of the winning piece whenever possible, or a signed copy of my book if not.

If you'd like a shout-out on my blog or social media after you donate, let me know! I'd be glad to declare my immense gratitude publicly.  

• Pay me with a credit card via Squarespace

• Pay me with PayPal 

$50 Canadian makes you my exclusive sponsor for one major writing competition, or two smaller ones, depending on availability. You are definitely welcome to sponsor as many competitions as you'd like!

I always try to write things with value, so any work that doesn't win will be used somewhere, somehow, whether it is used for another contest, submitted for publication somewhere, or something else. It will not go to waste! 

This is a limited time offer, and may come down at any time within the next few weeks.

Thank you so much for your support, whether you sponsor me now, have purchased my work, donated to this site, or helped bring my work to others. I could not do it without you!