Receiving submission now through the end of October 2012.
Some details
Must come by "post" (no e-mail)
Entry fee of 15 pounds (based in London)
Previously unpublished (or self-published) author
30-80,000 words, targeting 7-18 yr olds
include: brief synopsis, plot plan and a letter of submission explaining the book’s appeal to children.
Winner gets a royalty advance of 10,000 pounds and an offer of representation from an agent.
For complete rules, go to:
http://doublecluck.com/terms/#competition_terms
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Next Big Hit via American Idol
"We're looking for the hottest rhymesters to help Jason Derulo with a new song. It may be performed on the American Idol® Season Finale on FOX. Upload your lyrics by March 30, 2012, then come back to vote on the top lyrics and to send in more during future rounds. Must be 18+ to upload lyrics."
Restrictions include:
no more than 200 characters in length, original work, can't demean American idol/coca-cola, can't infringe on copyrights, can't use the names of the contestants/judges, etc.
The "Judging Criteria":
• Creativity/Originality (33%); • Quality (33%); and • Fit with the Existing Portion of the Song/Verse (34%)
Existing lyrics are:
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,Undefeated.Wish I knew then what I know now, But, I, I . . . (your lyric potentially here.)
Hear the music and view complete details at: http://www.americanidol.com/perfect_harmony/
Note: Uploading a lyric enters you into a contest to win tickets/prize money, but you do not receive anything extra if your lyric is chosen.
Restrictions include:
no more than 200 characters in length, original work, can't demean American idol/coca-cola, can't infringe on copyrights, can't use the names of the contestants/judges, etc.
The "Judging Criteria":
• Creativity/Originality (33%); • Quality (33%); and • Fit with the Existing Portion of the Song/Verse (34%)
Existing lyrics are:
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,Undefeated.Wish I knew then what I know now, But, I, I . . . (your lyric potentially here.)
Hear the music and view complete details at: http://www.americanidol.com/perfect_harmony/
Note: Uploading a lyric enters you into a contest to win tickets/prize money, but you do not receive anything extra if your lyric is chosen.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Opening Sentence Contest
From the Canton Library...
It Was A Dark and Stormy Night
We are celebrating National Library Week with a special writing contest! The goal is to create a funny, original, unpublished opening sentence to the worst imaginary novel ever written. CPL's "It was a Dark and Stormy Night" bad-writing contest will accept entries April 8 through April 14.
It Was A Dark and Stormy Night
We are celebrating National Library Week with a special writing contest! The goal is to create a funny, original, unpublished opening sentence to the worst imaginary novel ever written. CPL's "It was a Dark and Stormy Night" bad-writing contest will accept entries April 8 through April 14.
PCCS Classes
Plymouth Canton Community Schools are currently offering some writing related classes.
They have an introduction to Playwriting (for 15+ year olds) for $45 (class number 846)
and it also looks like they have some on-line classes related to writing and publishing (under class number 877) that you can check out on-line as well.
The sites are: www.ed2go.com/a-pccs and http://communityeducation.pccs.k12.mi.us
They have an introduction to Playwriting (for 15+ year olds) for $45 (class number 846)
and it also looks like they have some on-line classes related to writing and publishing (under class number 877) that you can check out on-line as well.
The sites are: www.ed2go.com/a-pccs and http://communityeducation.pccs.k12.mi.us
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Script Frenzy
"In the month of April, thousands of people will commit to writing an entire screenplay, graphic novel, stage play, or television show----in just one month! Where does Figment come in? Submit a short synopsis of your script, and you could get professional advice from film industry hotshot Scott Myers, screenwriter/producer/professor." (ie a phone consultation)
Short Synopsis=300 words or less.
"Are you new to the wonderful world of scriptwriting? The Young Writers Program of Script Frenzy has you more than covered. They’ve got scriptwriting bootcamps, commpon script terms and phrases, advice from pros, and scriptwriting software."
For more details, go to http://dailyfig.figment.com/2012/03/19/get-in-a-frenzy/
Short Synopsis=300 words or less.
"Are you new to the wonderful world of scriptwriting? The Young Writers Program of Script Frenzy has you more than covered. They’ve got scriptwriting bootcamps, commpon script terms and phrases, advice from pros, and scriptwriting software."
For more details, go to http://dailyfig.figment.com/2012/03/19/get-in-a-frenzy/
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
6 tips on Writing by John Steinbeck
Tamara found them, and I am reposting a summary. Click on the title to link to the article.
1. Don't worry about finishing the book. Just finish a page at a time.
2. Write the whole story down before you worry about re-writes.
3. Write to a specific person.
4. If you get stuck writing a particular section, then skip it and come back.
5. Don't keep a scene at the expense of the story.
6. Say the dialogue as you write it.
1. Don't worry about finishing the book. Just finish a page at a time.
2. Write the whole story down before you worry about re-writes.
3. Write to a specific person.
4. If you get stuck writing a particular section, then skip it and come back.
5. Don't keep a scene at the expense of the story.
6. Say the dialogue as you write it.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Michigan Press Contest
Warning: $15 Entry Fee-Boo!
Michigan Press's 2012 Innovative Fiction Contest deadline is March 30, 2012. In 10 thousand words or less "Wow the judges" with your innovativeness for a chance to win $1000 and publication in DIAGRAM.
(Note: The title should link to the website for more information.)
Michigan Press's 2012 Innovative Fiction Contest deadline is March 30, 2012. In 10 thousand words or less "Wow the judges" with your innovativeness for a chance to win $1000 and publication in DIAGRAM.
(Note: The title should link to the website for more information.)
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Figment Contest
In no more than 1200 words, write a story in which a character can see or hear things that no one else can. It can be magical, paranormal, or realistic. Up to you!
How to Enter:
1. Read the full rules at (http://dailyfig.figment.com/perception-contest-rules/)
2. Create an account on Figment.com.
3. Start a new writing of no more than 1,200 words.
4. Tag your writing with PerceptionContest on the Details tab.
5. Press “Publish Now.”
6. You should receive a pop-up confirmation of your entry, and in about two hours or so, your piece should appear among the submissions.
You have until March 19, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST to post and tag your story. Voting will run until March 27, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST, at which point the 10 most-hearted entries will be sent to author Kim Harrington.
The first-place winner will receive a copy of Clarity, a copy of Perception, and a $20 Amazon gift card. The second-place winner will receive a copy of Clarity, a copy of Perception and a set of Fortune-Telling Fish. The third-place winner will receive a copy of Perception and a Figment tote.
How to Enter:
1. Read the full rules at (http://dailyfig.figment.com/perception-contest-rules/)
2. Create an account on Figment.com.
3. Start a new writing of no more than 1,200 words.
4. Tag your writing with PerceptionContest on the Details tab.
5. Press “Publish Now.”
6. You should receive a pop-up confirmation of your entry, and in about two hours or so, your piece should appear among the submissions.
You have until March 19, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST to post and tag your story. Voting will run until March 27, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST, at which point the 10 most-hearted entries will be sent to author Kim Harrington.
The first-place winner will receive a copy of Clarity, a copy of Perception, and a $20 Amazon gift card. The second-place winner will receive a copy of Clarity, a copy of Perception and a set of Fortune-Telling Fish. The third-place winner will receive a copy of Perception and a Figment tote.
Monday, March 5, 2012
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