Do you subscribe to the Children's Writer? If so, you may want to enter their Folktale or Fantasy contest. It's FREE for current subscribers. If you don't currently subscribe there is a $13 entry fee which INCLUDES an 8-month subscription! Not bad. Personally think every children's writer needs to subscribe to this up-to-date, informative newsletter. I LOVE this publication!
Here are the contest details:
A folktale, legend, fairy tale, or other fantasy story for early readers ages 7, to 500 words. Stories should be written at the appropriate age level so a child can read them independently. Entries will be judged on creativity, voice, and writing style. Include sources if the story is a retelling.
Entries for this contest (there are two more-see below!) must be received by October 31, 2009. Winners will be announced in the March 2010 issue. Prizes: $500 for first place plus publication in Children’s Writer; $250 for second place; and $100 for third, fourth, and fifth places.
Go to www.childrenswriter.com and click on Writing Contests. There are two more contests left for 2009 you may want to consider
1) An article on a science topic for age 11, to 750 words.
2) Historical fiction for young teens age 13, to 1,500 words.
Don't forget to print out their entry form!
4 comments:
Hello-- I'm friends with Jeanne White and as we were talking about my desire to write and publish children's books, she told me about your blog-- I'm happy to find a place like this for someone like me to learn about the trade from someone like you!
Thanks,
Amanda Hardt
Thanks for the heads up, Miss Sheryl. Those contests are good practice too.
thanks for the info. I'm on vacation now, but as soon as I get home I'll check it out.
Hi Sherri, I commented on this while on vacation, but it never showed up. Thanks for the information, I'll check it out.
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