Writing Contests
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This is a nice writing contest. Many people love the idea of writing their memoirs, either a fictionalized account, or the real thing. This is the perfect opportunity to give it a go.
There is a fee … but the prizes are decent and this website has been running similar contests for years.
Memoirs Ink Fourth Annual Personal Essay Writing Contest
Categories: personal essay/memoir/creative nonfiction
Eligibility: All countries All ages
First Place: $1000; Second: $500; Third: $250. Winners published.
You’ve missed the early deadline, but there is a Late Deadline: August 15, 2007 (additional $5 fee).
This contest is open to any writer writing in English (That means Canadians, Brits, Australians, Ugandans, and everyone else is welcome to enter). We are looking for first person stories based on your personal experiences. Any style. Limit 3000 words (but don’t feel obligated to make it that long). Winners published. Deadline: August 1, 2007 (postmark).
Enter your story or essay here
Melanie
Remember, there are loads more writing contests at:
http://www.proofpositive.com/contests/writecontests.php
Written by guru on August 8th, 2007 with no comments.
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French’s Love Story Contest
This is a great essay contest for food lovers … featuring French’s mustard products.
Did you see French’s Mustard swoop-in to save a ham sandwich from drowning in a river of mayonnaise? Do you have the inside scoop on the love affair between French’s Mustard and the hotdog? Does your food love French’s Mustard so much that it is willing to go on national TV and confess its undying love? Tell us your Food Loves French’s Love story in 200 words or less for a chance to win.
PRIZES: The grand prize winner will have their winning entry turned into an animated webisode that will be posted on www.FoodLovesFrenchs.tv and will receive a $2,000 American Express Gift Check. One People’s Choice Award winner will receive a $2,000 American Express Gift Check. Each of the remaining eight semi-finalists will receive a $500 American Express Gift Check
Eligibility: USA, 18+
Deadline: August 24, 2007
Enter Your Essay Here
Written by guru on August 7th, 2007 with no comments.
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Have you had a disaster in your life that you can look back and laugh at now? No - well then, make one up and enter!
There are a dozen different categories you can enter. Winners are chosen by a voting process.
$400 first prize.
Eligibility: USA, Canada, International 13+ years
FREE to enter
Deadline: July 31, 2007
Enter your DISASTER STORY here
Melanie
PS … even if you don’t have a disaster to tell about, go and see other people’s experiences. Good for a belly laugh!
Written by guru on July 15th, 2007 with no comments.
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Sponsored by Runner’s World, the My Greatest Feat Contest:
Enter a 100 words or less essay to best describe how you overcame the impossible to reach your gretaest running acheivement.
Prizes: (1) Grand Prize: one pair of adiStar Control 4 running shoe MSRP: $130.00, adiSTAR Gore Windstopper Jacket MSRP: $145.00 adiSTAR Short Sleeve Top MSRP: $55.00 adiSTAR Track Pant MSRP: $80.00.
Runner-up Prizes consists of a pair of adiSTAR Control 4 running shoes. The Runner-up Prize will be awarded to five (5) winners, and the total ARV of the Runner-up Prizes is $650.00.
Deadline: June 30, 2007
Eligibility: USA and Canada, 18+
Enter your essay into My Greatest Feat Contest
Written by guru on June 22nd, 2007 with no comments.
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Good Housekeeping is wondering what you would do with 100 free hours. Irobot’s two products: roomba and scuba are automatic cleaners … the use of which would save you 100 hours in “not having to clean your floors” time.
Write an essay (100 words max) telling the sponsors what you would do with a 100 extra hours a year.
Prizes: Three prizes will be chosen: one grand prize winner and two runners-up prizes.
Grand Prize includes: an iRobot Roomba ($119.99 approximate retail value), iRobot Scooba ($399.99 approximate retail value), iRobot Dirt Dog ($129.99 approximate retail value), and one Good Housekeeping book “The Complete Household Handbook” ($24.95 approximate retail value). Total approximate retail value of Grand Prize is $674.92.
The two runners-up prizes include: an iRobot Roomba ($119.99 approximate retail value), t-shirts and accessories ($50 approximate retail value), a $50 gift card from Good Housekeeping ($50 approximate retail value), and one Good Housekeeping book, “The Complete Household Handbook” ($24.95 approximate retail value). Total approximate retail values of the two prizes are $244.94.
Deadline: June 30
Eligibility: USA and Canada, 18+
Enter your essay into to the Irobot 100 Hours Contest
Melanie
HYPNOSIS INSIDER: Your life will NEVER be the same!
Written by guru on June 21st, 2007 with no comments.
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If you have or know of someone who has survived breast cancer due to early diagnosis … tell your story. The winner will receive $1000 to donate to a charity of their choice.
The first 100 entries will receive a “O” necklace from Oprah and the opportunity for their story to appear in O Magazine.
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: US and Canada
Go here to >>> SHARE YOUR STORY
Written by guru on April 30th, 2007 with no comments.
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If you’ve always dreamed of a adventure destination wild enough to make a show out of, then don’t hesitate - Enter the Destination Wild Contest and explain to us your perfect adventure story. If your story is chosen then you get to live out your dream adventure.
Essay: Two Hundred words or less.
Grand Prize. One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a 3-day/2-night trip for winner and one (1) guest to the destination of their choice within the continental contiguous United States, and Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) spending money.
Eligibility: US, 18+
Deadline: april 8, 2007
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Written by guru on April 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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Kids can be full of insight and honesty! Did you learn a life lesson from your own tyke? Tell us about it, in 500 words or less.
Our first-place winner will receive a $500 gift certificate Four runners-up receive a $250 gift certificate.
Eligibility: USA and Canada
Deadline: April 9, 2007
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Written by guru on March 31st, 2007 with no comments.
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Share your “Hoppy” Easter Story
In 100 words or less, tell why Easter is a “hoppy” holiday for you and your family. Tell us what’s fun, what’s festive and what keeps you looking forward to the Easter Holiday.
Prizes. One (1) Grand Prize of $2,500. One (1) First Prize of $1,000. One (1) Second Prize of $500. Total Approximate Retail Value (”ARV”) of all prizes, combined: $4,000.
Eligibility: USA (48 states)
Deadline: April 8, 2007
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Grand Ghirardelli Chocolate Gift Basket
Written by guru on March 30th, 2007 with no comments.
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Submit an essay (300 word max) and a photo of your “most romantic moment” and you could win a 3 day/2 night trip to the Napa Valley ($3650 value). There are also 5 first prizes ($200 value).
Eligibility: USA, 21+
Deadline: March 31, 2007
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A Good Year (Full-Screen Edition)
Written by guru on March 20th, 2007 with no comments.
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