HIGHLIGHTS 2007 FICTION CONTEST
This is a writing contest for those of you interested in writing FOR children.
Many writing contests these days have an entry fee … so one of the reasons I am featuring this contest is that it is FREE TO ENTER … so if you are just getting your feet wet and want to see if your story is a winner, now is the time to find out!
CRITERIA: Stories may be any length up to 800 words. Stories for beginning readers should not exceed 500 words. Indicate the word count in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of your manuscript. Theme: Mystery stories
No crime, violence, or derogatory humor.
PRIZES: Three prizes of $1,000 each. The three winning entries will be announced in June 2007. These stories will become the property of Highlights for Children and will be published by Highlights. All other submissions will be considered for purchase by Highlights.
Deadline: February 28, 2007
Eligibility: International, age 16+
Written by guru on January 29th, 2007 with no comments.
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