/lit/ - Literature

I did it, I submitted the short story to two contests. I'm really terrified, actually. Sold some possessions today that paid the fees.
Have another short story half-written; it's wholesome and sweet about a girl doing something really nice for her younger brother. I wish I had a cute little brother. tfw.
I'm going to get drunk now because I'm really nervous. Probably wasted $38 but oh well, cheaper than college tuition as far as "career prep" goes, and I can always just make more money, I guess. I think it's sincerely a good story, it'll just be hit or miss if the judge happens to like romantic despair.