I received advanced notification
of a writing honor
(the official announcement is this weekend).
Now, it is time to say thank you.
No, not with an email or card,
(though I will send those too)
but by helping promote the award.
Some award winners are shy
about telling the world they won.
That is unfortunate
because the best thing they can do
is be a spokesperson for the award.
There’s a reason why
Miss America tours the U.S. after her win.
She is responsible for helping promote
the pageant.
If you win an award,
use it in your marketing.