By the time you read this, we'll know who the winners are in the KAC D2 2008 Writing Contest, which means it's time to start gearing up for the 2009 contest.
Well, not quite yet. We'll give you the summer and fall to start dreaming up your entries for the 2009 contest. There will probably be some small changes in the rules, but we'll try to post them as soon as possible on next year's blog, which is http://writingcontest2009.blogspot.com/ . Sooner or later, this 2008 blog will disappear.
By the way, if you're reading a hard copy, go online. My printer only does black and white -- color is better.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
WHO WILL BE THE WINNERS?
Winners of the 2008 writing contest will be announced at the May 10 meeting of the Kansas Authors Club, District Two, at the Lawrence Public Library. Winners will read from their winning entries. Meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. For information about the Kansas Authors Club, go to www.kansasauthors.org .
Sunday, March 30, 2008
2008 CONTEST CLOSED
The KAC District 2 contest closed with a postmark deadline of March 28, 2008. Entries with that postmark are still coming in, but they will soon be in the hands of the judges.
Awards will be presented during the regular KAC D2 meeting on May 10, 2008, probably at the Lawrence Public Library. Later, they may be posted on http://www.kansasauthors.org.
When available, information about the 2009 contest will be posted at http://writingcontest2009.blogspot.com .
Awards will be presented during the regular KAC D2 meeting on May 10, 2008, probably at the Lawrence Public Library. Later, they may be posted on http://www.kansasauthors.org.
When available, information about the 2009 contest will be posted at http://writingcontest2009.blogspot.com .
Thursday, February 21, 2008
I FORGOT THE COFFEE PLACES
When I asked other Kansas Authors Club District Two members to help me spread the word about the 2008 writing contest, I forgot one of the places most frequented by writers and readers -- COFFEE HOUSES, Starbucks, Common Grounds, Daily Dose, places like that.
I really appreciate the effort from KAC D2 members in asking local newspapers to print the media release, and for libraries to post the rules.
Next time you go to your favorite coffee spot, please carry a copy of the rules with you and ask them to post it in a conspicious spot.
I really appreciate the effort from KAC D2 members in asking local newspapers to print the media release, and for libraries to post the rules.
Next time you go to your favorite coffee spot, please carry a copy of the rules with you and ask them to post it in a conspicious spot.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Getting to Know Us
The Kansas Authors Club is more than a century old and covers the entire state!
You can access our very active website by entering http://www.kansasauthors.org/ , which will immediately take you to http://skyways.lib.ks.us/orgs/kac/ .
KAC is hosted by the Kansas Library system. You'll find a wealth of information, including the winners of past years' writing competitions.
Check out the website to see which district you live in, and get connected.
2008 District Two CONTEST RULES POSTED BELOW.
You can access our very active website by entering http://www.kansasauthors.org/ , which will immediately take you to http://skyways.lib.ks.us/orgs/kac/ .
KAC is hosted by the Kansas Library system. You'll find a wealth of information, including the winners of past years' writing competitions.
Check out the website to see which district you live in, and get connected.
2008 District Two CONTEST RULES POSTED BELOW.
CONTEST RULES
Kansas Authors Club District Two 2008 Writing Contest
The contest will close on March 28, 2008. Winners will be announced at the May meeting. Prizes of $25, $15, and $10 will be offered for first, second and third place in eight categories. Honorable mention will receive certificates. All entries should be unpublished.
Prose entries, 2,000 word limit, may be short story, memoir, inspiration, and story for children. Poetry categories are classic forms (sonnet, 14 lines, all others up to 40 lines), free verse (40-line limit), rhymed verse (40-line limit), and haiku (3-line limit).
Each entry should be accompanied by a $3 fee for KAC District Two members. A $4 Non-member fee should accompany each submission by a non-members, regardless of location. Entries, including a self-addressed stamped envelope, should be sent to Peg Nichols, KAC District 2 Contest Chair, 604 South Grant, Olathe, KS, 66061-4317.
Only the title of the piece and its category appear at the top of the first page of each typed entry. On a separate sheet of paper, type name, address, including e-mail if available, list of entries submitted by title and category, and whether a District 2 member or a non-member. If you do not have e-mail, include a stamped postcard if you want to be notified that your entry has arrived. Feel free to help disseminate this information by sharing with your local newspaper or library.
The contest will close on March 28, 2008. Winners will be announced at the May meeting. Prizes of $25, $15, and $10 will be offered for first, second and third place in eight categories. Honorable mention will receive certificates. All entries should be unpublished.
Prose entries, 2,000 word limit, may be short story, memoir, inspiration, and story for children. Poetry categories are classic forms (sonnet, 14 lines, all others up to 40 lines), free verse (40-line limit), rhymed verse (40-line limit), and haiku (3-line limit).
Each entry should be accompanied by a $3 fee for KAC District Two members. A $4 Non-member fee should accompany each submission by a non-members, regardless of location. Entries, including a self-addressed stamped envelope, should be sent to Peg Nichols, KAC District 2 Contest Chair, 604 South Grant, Olathe, KS, 66061-4317.
Only the title of the piece and its category appear at the top of the first page of each typed entry. On a separate sheet of paper, type name, address, including e-mail if available, list of entries submitted by title and category, and whether a District 2 member or a non-member. If you do not have e-mail, include a stamped postcard if you want to be notified that your entry has arrived. Feel free to help disseminate this information by sharing with your local newspaper or library.
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