2000 words or less on the topic, "The Day that Changed My Life"
Judged on Originality (25%), Theme (25%), Use of Language (25%), and Creativity (25%)
1 entry per person
Winner gets $3000 and potential publication in Ladies home Journal.
Ends December 7th.
Official Rules at:
http://www.lhj.com/lhj/file.jsp?item=/contests/2012-essay-contest
Monday, October 1, 2012
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Book Binding
If you want to learn some techniques to make simple books, then I'll be teaching a class on the subject in October. It is number 774, Home Publications, in the PCCS Community Education class catalog. You can register online at http://communityeducation.pccs.k12.mi.us.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Anthology Theme
We have chosen our first anthology theme for our group. It is "Beginnings." I'm super excited.
I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Motown Literary Jam
November 9-10, Detroit.
Meet local authors for free or pay extra to hear a poetry jam. (But be warned, its 18+, and it might be that way for a reason.)
You can buy an "author" or "business" spot for $50. Anyone else tempted?
Meet local authors for free or pay extra to hear a poetry jam. (But be warned, its 18+, and it might be that way for a reason.)
You can buy an "author" or "business" spot for $50. Anyone else tempted?
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Lady Godiva
In 150 words or less tell how an adult woman - yourself perhaps?- "is making change by being active in her local community through charity and/or service work." She could get up to $10k to be used for community/charity work at her discretion.
Full details through www.LadyGodivaProgram.com
"Entries are judged on originality of story, content and inspirational quality, and her suitability for advertising and publicity."
Summer Nominations-April 10-May 22
Fall Nominations - May 23-August 15
Winter Nominations - August 16-November 2
Note: Get permission from the person before nominating them.
Full details through www.LadyGodivaProgram.com
"Entries are judged on originality of story, content and inspirational quality, and her suitability for advertising and publicity."
Summer Nominations-April 10-May 22
Fall Nominations - May 23-August 15
Winter Nominations - August 16-November 2
Note: Get permission from the person before nominating them.
Lessons Worth Sharing
"Tell us why your favorite educator's lesson has the power to influence attitudes, inspire learning, and even help change the world."
If their lesson is chosen, they and their nominator will get a $100 gift card.
You can nominate any educator: teachers, scientists, neighbors, etc.
Go to http://www.facebook.com/kohls to nominate someone.
Ends August 24th.
If their lesson is chosen, they and their nominator will get a $100 gift card.
You can nominate any educator: teachers, scientists, neighbors, etc.
Go to http://www.facebook.com/kohls to nominate someone.
Ends August 24th.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Summer Story
"Share your tales of lazy days, vacation getaways, new friends, discoveries and family memories in Metro Parent's My Summer Story Promotion."
Share your story at MetroParent.com/SummerStoryShare. Readers will then pick two winners (1 adult, 1 child) who win a Kindle Fire.
You can read the current competition at MetroParent.com/MySummerStory.
Share your story at MetroParent.com/SummerStoryShare. Readers will then pick two winners (1 adult, 1 child) who win a Kindle Fire.
You can read the current competition at MetroParent.com/MySummerStory.
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