Writing Contest Information
Thank you for your interest in the annual writing contest. We are currently in the process of revamping the contest and will not be holding a contest in 2008.
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Writing Contest Contest Guidelines
Here are the rules and guidelines for the 2007 writing contest of The Labyrinth Society.
The Fourth Annual
Labyrinth Society Writing Contest
More than $1,000 in Prizes!
The Contest:
The Labyrinth Society is looking for short stories/fiction, essays/non-fiction and poems that reflect the many experiences available through the labyrinth. We want to see your best writing. Stories will be judged on creativity, content, general appeal and the extent to which the labyrinth is highlighted.
In addition to a cash prize, each winning piece will be featured on The Labyrinth Society’s website and the author will receive a certificate of recognition and be introduced in the organization’s newsletter (either the print or online editions).
The Awards:
A grand prize of free registration for The Labyrinth Society’s 2007 Gathering/Conference (a $500+ value) will be awarded the one outstanding entry, be it a poem, essay or short story. First, second and third place winners in each of the three categories will receive $75, $50 and $25 respectively, plus a certificate of recognition and a year's general membership in The Labyrinth Society.
The Rules:
- Short stories/fiction and essays/non-fiction must be 3,000 words or less. Poems must be 30 lines or less. Word or line counts must be typed on the first page of each manuscript.
- All entries must be original, unpublished and not scheduled for publication at the time of entry. The Labyrinth Society reserves the right to publish the winning entries on The Labyrinth Society’s website and excerpt the winning entries in the organization’s newsletter (either the online or print editions). Further publication rights will be negotiated if such a need arises.
- Submit all entries on white paper. Entries must be typed on one side and double-spaced. No entries will be returned, send only photocopies. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard if you wish notification of receipt of your entry.
- Entries must be postmarked by June 15, 2007.
- Winners will be announced at The Labyrinth Society’s annual gathering in November 2007. This will be true for all except the grand-prize winner who will be awarded free registration for this event and notified at an earlier date. If the grand-prize winner is unable to attend the 2006 Gathering he/she will be awarded a cash alternative of $200.
- Entrants need not be members of The Labyrinth Society. For more information on The Labyrinth Society please browse this website.