How to Find Writing Contests
June 12th, 2008 by Jon
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Writing contests are great ways to gain some recognition and find out exactly how you stack up against other writers. There are many, many contests these days, ranging from big national events to tiny niche competitions.
Want to find out if there’s a contest you’re perfectly suited to win? Try these hand-picked links….
www.writers.net/resources/resources_awards.php
www.writers-editors.com/Writers/Contests/contests.htm
Good luck!
February 21st, 2009 at 3:46 pm
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March 11th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
yogaG requests entries for its Children’s Book Challenge. Contestants are asked to submit a children’s story (target audience: 5-7 year olds) suitable for publication as an illustrated children’s book.
This writing “challenge” is quite unique! Contestants should incorporate the names of yoga poses (listed on the attached posting) and focus on any of the following themes: friendship, bravery, adventure, courage and/or imagination.
Primitive Twig artist, Marcia Finks, has agreed to illustrate the winning submission (www.primitivetwig.com). The published book will include a list of yoga poses found throughout the story, along with visual depictions of the poses, allowing for active reading time where movement and exercise is encouraged.
Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit yogaG, a 501(c)(3) organization.
yogaG’s mission: uniting the mind, body and spirit through the gift of yoga instruction (and a mat, too) to enhance the healing journey of women and children living in domestic violence shelters.
See yogaG.org for more details!