I’m a big fan of the singing competition shows. I could live without the competition part. I just love to see people perform. Season after season, hopeful performers cross the stage. Some are picked. Some are left behind never to be heard from again. Some of the decisions I do not comprehend.  Someone eventually wins. It isn’t always a performer I liked. So what does that have to do with writing? It is a very similar selection process. Writers submit their work. They wait to hear if they have been selected. Even after they are selected, audiences may not love them. They may be one-hit-wonders. Once in a while fifteen minutes of fame translates into a life-long career. What separates one-hit-wonders from stars? 1) They never give up. Nothing ventured; nothing gained. You can't win if you don't play. There are contests provided by Writer's Digest, Amazon, etc. Find them and submit. It might help you jump ahead of the line. 2) Original conte...