January 10, 2008 3:46 PM
Emma Bombeck Writing Contest
Just want to share this for those of you who love to write. Here's a chance to shine - with an essay under 450 words.
Just keep in mind that it's imperative to observe the word limit. And if you start with 900 and have to whittle it in half, you'll be amazed at how much better your piece witll be. As Mark Twain said, "I would have written you a shorter letter, but I didn't have the time." One of the reasons my blog entries are so long is that I don't have the time to edit my stuff here - I'm just talking as though you were right here. As Florence Littauer said, "My kids knew that where one or two were gathered, there mother would give a sermon."
Anyway, I sent in an entry. If you enter, let us know!
Barbara,
Thought you'd want to hear that the 2008 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition is open for entries. Entries must be previously unpublished (including online) or published since January 1, 2007. There is a 450-word limit and two categories -- Humor and Human Interest. One Dayton, Ohio-area winner and one Global (National/International) winner will be awarded in each category. Each first-place winner will receive a $100 cash prize. There is no entry fee. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM, EST, February 17, 2008.
For all contest details and the online entry form, visit: http://www.wclibrary.info/erma/index.asp
Best regards,
Tim Bete
Director, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop University of Dayton
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