Fall Contest 2018 is opening soon. This is
an opportunity for you to refine your work, get feedback from a
judge/professional writer, and maybe win a cash prize.
Here are the categories you can enter:
Devotional
– Up to 300 words, including scripture.
Poetry
– Any style, up to 40 lines
Nonfiction
Essay to Conference theme, “The Art of Words”, up to 1500 words
Adult
Fiction – Any genre, up to 1250 words
Songwriting
– Any genre, MP3 recording & 1-2 pages lyrics with chords
Judges are chosen from professional writers
and will provide feedback according to a set of marking guidelines called
rubrics. It is to your advantage to look these over before you write your
piece. They are specific for each category, and will help refine your writing.
For example, one of the criteria on the rubrics is Format. If you follow the correct format, you will be awarded 5
marks. The 2018 rubrics will be posted on the website. Keep checking for
them.
Several contestants last year were really
encouraged with their helpful critiques. A couple members share below:
"I entered the Children's Easy Read -
a category and genre I have never attempted to write. I anticipated the
critique because I really wanted to learn from the judge’s comments about what
I still needed in this new venture. I was not disappointed." (Carol
Harrison)
When I ask for
critique, I want more than a pat on the shoulder. The judge who offered
comments on my contest entry gave me good critique, the kind that pushes me to
improve. If I don’t know what I have missed or where I have written poorly,
it’s very hard to know how to improve it! I appreciate the judge who trusted me
with what I need.” (Pat Gerbrandt)
The deadline to send your entries is
September 1st, 2018, and you will email your entries in an attached
Word document to contests@inscribe.org
Our Fall Contest 2018 Guidelines and Entry
Form are being updated. Go to www.inscribe.org
and select the “Contests” tab. Keep checking the website until you see the
guidelines for 2018.
There is lots of time yet, so try writing several
entries, and explore a new genre. You might surprise yourself with how much you
like it! Have fun writing! We look forward to seeing everyone’s unique ideas.
Do you have questions? Please contact the
contest coordinator at contests@inscribe.org
Pam Mytroen
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