If You See Opportunity - Take It!

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Sometimes opportunities come along and we are too quick to dismiss them. "I'm too busy working on my rough draft." Or "I really want to get this revision done." These are great goals, but if something comes up, don't be afraid to take a short break to give something new a try. Here are some great examples of things you might be on the lookout for:

1. Calls for short stories and poetry for magazines, ezines, and anthologies. It feels good to get a few publications under your belt, and it's great practice working with editors and submitting professionally. 
2. Contests that you mean to enter or hear about but don't get around to. You never know! It's practice following guidelines and exercising your writing muscles. That never hurts. 
3. Agents sometimes advertise that they are open for queries, but only for a limited time, or if you partake in a certain conference or blog. Conferences are ALWAYS great opportunities to hone your skills, learn new and current info and trends, and network with great industry pros. Check your local SCBWI if you are a children's writer for some upcoming opportunities. 

Have you ever passed up an opportunity that you later regretted? Or are you glad you tried something? Share!