Third Annual Beginner’s Short Story Contest
A contest that is truly for beginner’s only! If you have been fortunate enough to sell a book or a short story, congratulations – but you don’t qualify for this contest. If you have self-published, you do qualify. This is an honor system.
RULES:
1. Any genre (Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Drama, Children, etc.)
2. 1,000 – 1,750 words
3. There is no entry fee, but since Creative Writing Institute is a non-profit charity that sponsors cancer patients in writing courses, we’re asking entrants to donate $1 – $5 donations through credit card or PayPal at http://creativewritinginstitute.com/donate.php. If you can’t donate, you’re still welcome to enter.
4. Short Story rights remain the property of the author
5. Entries must be G-rated. That means no swearing or vulgarities.
6. Contest ends midnight, USA Eastern Standard Time, October 20, 2011
7. Mail to head judge, jopopek@gmail.com
8. Put WRITING CONTEST in the subject line
9. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, style, and technique
10. NOT following instructions may lead to disqualification
11. Up to two entries per person
12. Winners will be notified by email on or before December 15, 2011.
Prizes: 1st place winner will receive cash (up to $100, depending on donations received) OR a free, tutored writing course at Creative Writing Institute, valued at $200. In addition, the winner will receive two books, Word Magic by Cindy Rogers and an autographed copy of Word Trippers by Barbara McNichol. Our thanks go to both Cindy and Barbara for making these prizes available. Winning entry will be published on http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com and our blogs, along with the winner’s bio and picture, if provided.
Second place: Two free tutoring sessions with CEO and Founder, Deborah Owen, and a copy of Word Magic by Cindy Rogers. Winner’s name will be published on http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com and its blogs and we will provide a link to your story.
Third place: One free tutoring session with CEO and Founder, Deborah Owen, and an autographed copy of Word Trippers by Barbara McNichol. Winner’s name will be published on http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com and its blogs and we will provide a link to your story.
Honorable mentions: Names will be published on http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com and its blogs and we will provide a link to your story.
This is a small contest and your chances of winning are good. Enter now!
If you haven’t signed up for The Writer’s Choice Newsletter, which is chock full of writing tips, you can do that here: http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com. Fear not – we won’t spam you.
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Sonny
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Sorry. You have to look at the dates on the ads or they can fool you. We’ll have another one in the fall, which will be here before you know it!
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Hi Deb,
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It will be my first here also, and I will helping cancer patients learn too.
Just thinking about helping them is a great feeling
Again, thank you , Deb. CEO @ C W I.
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Happy Day
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Thanks, Sonny. I’m surprised that you found that much material on the net. I’ve never searched that phrase. Great idea! Once you’ve taken a tutored writing course, you will be spoiled and never want a regular instructor again! Deb
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But, You are my favorite writer,Deb,
I have learned much from you,
You’re a great teacher,
I am happily writing with more confidence
Happy Day
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Do you know what makes a good teacher? A student who is willing to learn, and that describes you perfectly. Thank you for the compliment. Deb
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You could certainly see your expertise in the work you write.
The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. At all times follow your heart.
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Hey Sonny! Appreciate your dropping in. Thanks for the comment. Have a good one. Deb
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HI There Deb,
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Sonny
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Hi H.E. – Thanks for stopping by! Appreciate your help. Deb
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