Entering Competitions

I've just sent off my entry for a Writing Conference Competition. This was a big step for me, as I haven't had a lot of experience in competitions, and I've probably made a thousand mistakes. The whole prospect was daunting really. When you write, or paint, or sing, or act, or play an instrument, you are sticking your neck on the line, hoping you will be liked, but terrified you will be hated. My advice for anyone in a situation like this is to go for it - you've got nothing to lose. It is a great way to get yourself known, you will get useful feedback, and maybe, just maybe, something really amazing will come out of it. Good luck guys!