
loridee de villa
“Every year there are so many amazing entries and I was astonished to see that mine was one of them. It was one of the most rewarding feelings ever.”

philline harms
“Don't think about what the judges or the market will like, but write something that *you* love! This way, writing feels less like a chore, and I promise your enthusiasm will shine through in the final draft!“

vee lozada
“My advice to anyone working on their story for the Wattys: This is your story and no one else can tell it the way you can. So, write it, finish it. Your readers are waiting.”