I received this information today, and I thought it might be of interest to some writers reading this blog.
NEW ANGEL HORSES WITH A MISSION TRUE STORY CONTEST
The Power of Story to Change Hearts and Minds about the Treatment of Horses
The pros and cons of horse racing are being hotly debated because of Eight Belles' tragic death after this year's Kentucky Derby. Allen and Linda Anderson, authors of a popular anthology series that includes Angel Horses: Divine Messengers of Hope (New World Library,2006), are looking for true stories about equines that inspire rather than outrage animal lovers.
Their Angel Animals Network (www.angelanimals.net) is sponsoring the 2008 Angel Horse Contest to find the most thought-provoking horse stories and consider them for publication in their book, Angel Horses with a Mission (New World Library, Fall 2009). There are cash prizes and no entry fee. Complete contest rules and a downloadable entry form are at www.angelanimals.net/awards.html or write with SASE to 2008 Angel Horses Contest, POB 26354, Minneapolis, MN 55426.
Allen Anderson says, "By showing how the immense spirit, heart,and intelligence of horses enables them to fulfill a higher purpose, we hope the power of true stories will persuade people to challenge brutality and the practice of treating horses as disposable possessions. "
The Andersons suggest considering the following questions and entering the contest by writing about profound experiences: "Has a horse performed an act of compassion, protection, healing, or heroic courage? Have you had a miraculous or mystical experience with a horse? Did a horse lead you to finding your purpose in life? Do you know a horse who has taken on the mission of giving service?"
Good luck!
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk High School
I received this in my e-mail inbox today, and I thought I'd share!
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk High School Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk High School to be published Fall 2008.
We are looking for true stories and poems about your high school years. Weprefer stories written in the first person and no more than 1200 words. We would like to include stories and poems on the following topics, amongothers:
• Regrets (lessons learned from making bad choices)
• Sports (making the team, or not. Winning the game, or not. Social aspectsof sports).
• Clubs
• Music
• Religion and faith – its place in your life
• Dating and sex
• Embarrassing moments
• Humorous moments
• Issues, good and bad, with instant messaging, Facebook, texting, cellphones, emails, the web in general
• Self image, self acceptance – would include coming out, eating disorders,different body types
• College applications
• Grades, SATs, ACTs
• Military decision, trade school, or other non-college plans for after highschool
• Family relationships – siblings, parents, other family members
• Puberty – early, late, being a short boy, being a tall girl, etc.
• Friends – best friends, losing friends, cliques, support of friends
• Tough issues – divorce, cancer, suicide of friend, death, drunk drivingdeath, pregnancy
• Failures and rising above them
If your story is chosen, you will be a published author and your bio will beprinted in the book. You will also receive a check for $200 and ten freecopies of your book, worth more than $100. If your story is published by us, we will copyright it in your name and youwill retain your rights to resell the story to another publication.
SUBMISSIONS GO TO http://chickensoupf orthesoul. com/form. asp?cid=submit_ storyDEADLINE IS MAY 31, 2008 although we may accept stories after that date if we have room.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk High School Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk High School to be published Fall 2008.
We are looking for true stories and poems about your high school years. Weprefer stories written in the first person and no more than 1200 words. We would like to include stories and poems on the following topics, amongothers:
• Regrets (lessons learned from making bad choices)
• Sports (making the team, or not. Winning the game, or not. Social aspectsof sports).
• Clubs
• Music
• Religion and faith – its place in your life
• Dating and sex
• Embarrassing moments
• Humorous moments
• Issues, good and bad, with instant messaging, Facebook, texting, cellphones, emails, the web in general
• Self image, self acceptance – would include coming out, eating disorders,different body types
• College applications
• Grades, SATs, ACTs
• Military decision, trade school, or other non-college plans for after highschool
• Family relationships – siblings, parents, other family members
• Puberty – early, late, being a short boy, being a tall girl, etc.
• Friends – best friends, losing friends, cliques, support of friends
• Tough issues – divorce, cancer, suicide of friend, death, drunk drivingdeath, pregnancy
• Failures and rising above them
If your story is chosen, you will be a published author and your bio will beprinted in the book. You will also receive a check for $200 and ten freecopies of your book, worth more than $100. If your story is published by us, we will copyright it in your name and youwill retain your rights to resell the story to another publication.
SUBMISSIONS GO TO http://chickensoupf orthesoul. com/form. asp?cid=submit_ storyDEADLINE IS MAY 31, 2008 although we may accept stories after that date if we have room.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest
Someone who is part of the organization that does this contest every year sent this along to me.
Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest deadline: May 31, 2008.
Poetry – 40 lines max
ShortStory – 2500 words max
Personal Essay/Memoirs - 2500words max
Short Stories for Children Ages 6- 12 –1500 words max.
Cash awards each category: First -$300; Second -150, Third - $75.00, Honorable Mention -$25.00. Winning entries published in The Story Teller.Entry fee: $10.00 per entry.
Entry forms/requirementsavailable online: http://www.ssa-az.org/.
Or send SASE to SSAWriting Contest, Entry Forms Dept. PO Box 35484,Tucson, AZ 85740
Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest deadline: May 31, 2008.
Poetry – 40 lines max
ShortStory – 2500 words max
Personal Essay/Memoirs - 2500words max
Short Stories for Children Ages 6- 12 –1500 words max.
Cash awards each category: First -$300; Second -150, Third - $75.00, Honorable Mention -$25.00. Winning entries published in The Story Teller.Entry fee: $10.00 per entry.
Entry forms/requirementsavailable online: http://www.ssa-az.org/.
Or send SASE to SSAWriting Contest, Entry Forms Dept. PO Box 35484,Tucson, AZ 85740
Short Story Contest
Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest:
This year is the 16th annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest.
Short stories or prose up to 5,000 words may be entered into this contest with an entrance fee of $12 per submission.
Deadline for Submissions: March 31, 2008
Winners will be announced on July 15, 2008.
For all the details about this contest, please visit: http://www.winningwriters.com/contests/tomstory/ts_guidelines.php.
This year is the 16th annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest.
Short stories or prose up to 5,000 words may be entered into this contest with an entrance fee of $12 per submission.
Deadline for Submissions: March 31, 2008
Winners will be announced on July 15, 2008.
For all the details about this contest, please visit: http://www.winningwriters.com/contests/tomstory/ts_guidelines.php.
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