Creative Writing Contest: $100 for Eight Words

Congratulations to Tracy from the UK for her winning contribution: From Inspiration to Publication

Once again, thank you to everyone who participated and made this such a difficult decision!

Watch for further contests to come...

For some time I've been wanting to offer a creative writing contest on this site. I haven't quite worked out the logistics of the contest yet—who would read them, who would sponsor the prize money, etc., but I plan to get to that.

For now, the very first creative writing contest is a practical one. I will be revamping this site shortly in an effort to make it easier to use and navigate, and also to provide a space for writers to promote their courses and books. (If you're interested in that, write me a note.)

With that change, I plan to remove my name from the title and add a tag line instead, but I want it to be catchier than anything I've dreamed up. My ideas represent the content of the site, but they're boring:

• Be a Better Writer: A Guide to Writing Craft and Publication
• Be a Better Writer: Writing Courses and Resources
• Be a Better Writer: A Guide to Writing Courses, Resources & Publication

I know some writers (and non-writers) are brilliant with tag lines, so someone is certain to do better than that. If you could use an extra $100, or would like to contribute, please help me out. Put your ideas below and check back on March 31st, when I will choose a winner.

Creative Writing Contest Guidelines

1. Most importantly, the tag line needs to be original. No quotations or copies.
2. The tagline should reflect the content of the site and tell visitors "what's in it for them" in a catchy and interesting style.
3. I will need to contact the winner, so please be sure to include your name and email address. I will strip the email address before I post your entry to protect you from spammers.
4. Enter as often as you like.
5. By submitting, you grant me the right to use the winning submission in any way I wish.

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Maximum number of words: Eight

Prize: $100

Entries Received to March 31, 2010

1. And make every page publishable, by Courtney Wells, Canada
2. Learn and earn, by Jonas, South Africa
3. Be an author, by Jonas, South Africa
4. And get published sooner, by Carole, England
5. A global resource dedicated to helping writers publish, by Katherine, Canada
6. And realize publishing goals with online services, by Joe, South Africa
7. Discover your pearls through craft, courses, resources to publication, by Tim, Canada
8. One-stop source for writers, by Vikas, India
9. Comprehensive online guidance for writers, by Vikas, India
10. The Writers' tool shed, by Vikas, India
11. Comprehensive Writing Guidance, by Vikas, India
12. Passport to writing success, by Vikas, India
13. From Conception to Publication by Vikas, India
14. Writing courses with impact by Grace, Canada
15. Toolkit for word artists, by Sari, Canada
16. Advance for words, by Sari, Canada
17. Getting it write, by Shelley, Canada
18. A writing guide for your journey to publication, by Lorrie, Canada
19. From blank page to publication, by Tracy, UK
20. Make your writing dreams come true, by Tracy, UK
21. All you need to succeed, by Tracy, UK
22. A guide to finding the write words, by Tracy, UK
23. First aid for writers, by Tracy, UK
24. A Guide to Finding the Write Words, by Tracy, UK
25. Make your writing brighter, by Tracy, UK
26. A Wordsmith's Write Hand, by Tracy, UK
27. Directions on the road to publication, by Tracy, UK
28. From idea generation to publication, by Tracy, UK
29. Pearls of wisdom for writers, by Tracy, UK
30. Perfect Your Prose and Achieve Publication, by Tracy, UK
31. A helpful guide to writing success, by Tracy, UK
32. Finding the write tools, by Tracy, UK
33. Inspiration + Perspiration = Publication!, by Tracy, UK
34. A practical guide to unlocking your potential, by Tracy, UK
35. A practical guide to perfecting your prose, by Tracy, UK
36. A Practical Guide to Polishing Your Prose, by Tracy, UK
37. Practise - Polish - Publish!, by Tracy, UK
38. A practical guide to publication, by Tracy, UK
39. Unleash the creative genius inside!, by Tracy, UK
40. From Inspiration to Publication, by Tracy, UK
41. With quality instruction you get it write by Grace, Canada
42. Quality instruction to get it write by Grace, Canada
43. Courses and resources to get it write by Grace, Canada
44. Quality instruction begins online by Grace, Canada
45. Get the write foundation by Grace, Canada
46. The Write Choice, by Vikas, India
47. From Novel to Nobel, by Vikas, India
48. The Swiss Army Knife of Writing, by Vikas, India
49. For Writers by a Writer, by Vikas, India
50. A practical guide to empower your writing, by John, Canada
51. Empower your writing, by John, Canada
52. Writing resources to empower your imagination, by John, Canada
53. Practical tools to give your imagination wings, by John, Canada
54. Skills, resources, & courses to empower your writing, by John, Canada
55. Practical skills for your dark and stormy night, by John, Canada
56. A practical toolkit for the art of writing, by John, Canada
57. A practical guide to the art of writing, by John, Canada
58. Empower your dream with practical skills, by John, Canada
59. Skills, resources, courses to stir your imagination, by John, Canada
60. Filling in the blanks of how-to..., by M., Canada
61. Discover what is hidden inside, by Shelby, Crystal & Keisha, US
62. Read Helpful Writing Guides In A Nutshell, by Elijah., US
63. See the words magical gift, Shelby, Crystal & Keisha, US
64. Bring out the author in you, by Shelby, Crystal & Keisha, US
65. Jesus take the pen, by Candy, US
66. A flashlight in the dark storm of confusion, by Victoria, US
67. Writing in the Dark? Here's your light, by Amy, US
68. Taking a Write Turn Down Lucky Street, by Valerie, Taylor, Kaila, Lindsey, US
69. Without Pulling an All-Nighter, by Kirsten, Taylor, Paige, UK
70. Open your brain--not a vein!, by Linda, US
71. Plausible Prose And How to Get it Published, by Ernestine, US
72. A word, a wish, a path, a place, by Devin, Canada
73. Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help, by Devin, Canada
74. A comprehensive guide, just take a look inside!, by Denise, UK
75. Courses, Resources, articles too. Creative mentoring,supporting YOU!, by Denise, UK
76. The practical 'Survival guide', by Denise, UK
77. Make every word count!, by Denise, UK
78. The guiding light for everything you write!, by Denise, UK
79. The Writer's Survival Guide, by Denise, UK
80. Realise your dream!, by Denise, UK
81. Everything you need for the journey, by Denise, UK
82. Instructions just 'write' for the journey, by Denise, UK
83. This guide is essential to fulfill your potential, by Denise, UK
84. The essential tools for quality impact, by Denise, UK
85. From Plot to Printed Page, by Pervin, India
86. The Right Write Site, by Pervin, India
87. From beginners to winners, improve your craft, by Enid, Canada
88. Where beginners easily become winners., by Enid, Canada
89. Hone your skills from beginner to winner, by Enid, Canada
90. A Push in The Write Direction, by Laurinda, US
91. Fertilizer for Your Written Word, by Laurinda, US
92. A Novel approach to the fine art of writing, by Linda, Canada
93. Tools to tailor, shape and improve your writing, by Linda, Canada
94. Tools to tailor, tighten, and improve your writing, by Linda, Canada
95. Tools to form and frame a well-written novel, by Linda, Canada
96. Tools that will tailor and shape your novel, by Linda, Canada
97. Mentoring for writing successes!, by Rogojan, Romania
98. Your Guide to Courses, Resources and Getting Published, by Rachel, Canada
99. Starry, Starry, Write, by Linda, US
100. Charting Your Writing Craft Course by Course, by Katrina, US
101. Empower Your Prose, Add Impact to Your Craft, by Katrina, US
102. Empower Your Prose and Write to Excite, by Katrina, US
103. Empowering Your Prose, Course by Course, by Katrina, US
104. Courses and Resources for Every Writer, by Katrina, US
105. Igniting the Writing Craft from Creation to Publication, by Katrina, US
106. Courses, Resources and Tips to Empower Your Prose, by Katrina, US
107. Courses, Resources and Tips to Ignite Your Writing, by Katrina, US

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