I started seeing the lists today. New Year's is notoriously famous for lists: resolutions, best moments, worst moments, etc. And what a year it has been. The world lost Michael Jackson. America swore in its first black president. There's plenty more, but I'm sure you'll be seeing plenty of these recaps from now until Jan1. Has anybody realized that it'll be gone before you know it?
For those of you enjoying winter break, don't forget to keep writing! What better way to recap the year? For those of you wanting to submit before the new year, check out some of the links on the right. Many of them accept submissions year round. Some contests to keep in mind:
- GIRLS: The Seventeen Magazine Fiction Contest: Deadline Dec 31! I don't know how great a measure of writing talent it is, but it's being judged by Seventeen editors and Meg Cabot. This year's winner wasn't bad either. However, I am worried that they call it a sweepstakes. Must be original work of fiction under 500 words. Prizes: Publication in Seventeen magazine, $5000, and a phone conversation with Meg Cabot. http://www.seventeen.com/sweepstakes/9554
- BAND/ORCHESTRA GEEKS (haha jk. musicians): SBO Scholarship Essay Contest: Deadline Dec 31! SBO is the school band and orchestra magazine. The magazine is more for music educators, such as band and orchestra directors, but the contest is for students (grades 4-12). Essay on "I believe music must remain a part of the school curriculum because..." must be 250 words or less. Prizes: $1000 scholarship. http://www.sbomagazine.com/ME2/dirsect.asp?sid=F304E8D78FBE4F74B99F91D7AA49CDBA&nm=Essay+Contest
-EVERYBODY: Scholastic Art and Writing Awads: Deadline Jan 8 (but check your local region for deadline info!) This is one of the best writing contests out there. They really do recognize talent. It's a very prestigious award in the teen writing world. Many different categories with different word limits. Awards: Publication, scholarships, and prestige. A Must-Enter. www.artandwriting.org
Alright, get writing!
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