Collett Lee  
Writer, Author  ​Bipolar Scholar

Idea Creations Press is holding their 2nd annual writing contest.  
I am one of the winners of their 1st annual competition.  My children's chapter book Cheeseface and Solomon: Lost and Found will be published next month thanks to Kathryn and Doug of Idea Creations Press.  
 
I encourage all Utah resident writers to submit their manuscript.  What do you have to lose?  That is what I asked myself when deciding whether or not to submit my manuscript and look where that decision landed me.

Let me tell you about my experience working with Kathryn and Doug at Idea Creations Press. Three words...THEY ARE AWESOME! I'm not just saying that either.  Anyone who knows me personally, knows I don't hold back with praise or with critique.  

Kathryn is a great editor.  I submitted what I thought to be a strong manuscript.  With her suggestions, edits and ideas, my manuscript went from good to GREAT.  I'm so excited to be one of their first winners and see my story in print.  

​I have worked with many editors over the years in school, at the newspaper and from the magazine where I have published works.  And Kathryn is now one of my favorite editors for her laid back, but professional style.  Her suggestions are always in the best interest of the author and the story.  

Both Kathryn and Doug have been a joy to work with.  I'm looking forward to continuing building a relationship with them as I publish the 2nd and 3rd installments of the Cheeseface and Solomon series. 

Below is a link to Idea Creations Press website, a downloadable file for the 2nd annual writing competition, and a link to their Facebook page.

Go ahead...submit yours today.  GOOD LUCK!!!!!  I look forward to having you join the Idea Creations Press author list.

I feel like I'm falling behind in everything.  Who knew a writer's life could be so busy; working on edits for my book that is due to be published in August, drawing the illustrations for said book, writing reports for my boss at work, keeping my social media sites updated, having a photo shoot for my official marketing photos, school work, etc...etc...etc.  I keep telling myself it won't always be this way and that there's a light at the end of the tunnel.  Mind you — I'm not complaining.  Any writer would be lucky to be so busy.  I'm grateful I live in the land of opportunity and have the freedom to be as busy as I please. This is how I choose to celebrate the 4th of July this year; I am exercising my freedom of speech by editing, writing and being a busy working writer.  

God Bless America!