Writing Contest!

When I was in school, writing was an important part of our curriculum. I have been out of school for some time now and do not have a child in school so I was wondering if writing is still a major focus in the curriculum. Writing is a great way to let your imagination grow and share your thoughts with other people. Who knows, you may write the next New York Times Bestseller.

I am proposing a writing contest. Here are the rules and entry guidelines.

1. Entries will be grouped by age groups. The groups will be age 5-12 years old, 13-18 years old, 18 and up. Please include your first name, last initial and age with your entry.
2. There will be one winner from each age group. I will post the entries on the Contest page on my blog and the readers will vote on the entries to determine the winners.
3. Entries must be original. No plagiarism! Please give credit if you use a quote or passage from someone elses writing.
4. Please limit your entry to 1,000 words or less. You may include a picture.
5. Stories and posts will be reviewed for content before being posted. No profanity or adult content will be accepted.
6. PARENTS DO NOT HELP WRITE YOUR CHILDS STORY! You may assist with spelling and grammar, but let them write what they want to write.
7. The contest starts 5/24/12 and entries will be accepted until 6/7/12. Voting will begin on 6/8/12 and continue until 6/14/12
8. Entries should be submitted to thscontest@insightbb.com.
9. Good Luck and have fun.

The prize for this contest is an item of unspeakable value!