tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post4404164492837630043..comments2024-03-27T00:31:13.742-07:00Comments on IDEA CITY: Writing Contests & Competitions! Winter to Spring 2011Catherine Stinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-25690989762568155452011-02-02T04:31:31.551-08:002011-02-02T04:31:31.551-08:00Thanks for the great post Catherine, I had no idea...Thanks for the great post Catherine, I had no idea who the judges on ABNA were until I read this!<br /><br />I'll come back and update if I find any competitions not mentioned here :)Claire Chiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333323056571329991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-52249171820022972592011-01-17T07:37:35.609-08:002011-01-17T07:37:35.609-08:00Thanks, all, for the great tips and links to other...Thanks, all, for the great tips and links to other contests!Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-3637944736073705212011-01-17T04:33:19.445-08:002011-01-17T04:33:19.445-08:00Thanks a million for the "Lucky Agent" l...Thanks a million for the "Lucky Agent" link! I'm definitely gonna do this one. There's also the James Jones First Novel Fellowship, grand prize 10 K. I know two people who've won this. Deadline is March 1. <br />http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/1159.aspAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-51844671219520430012011-01-15T08:18:22.487-08:002011-01-15T08:18:22.487-08:00Thanks for the list! I entered ABNA last year...co...Thanks for the list! I entered ABNA last year...contemplating doing again this year if I can psyche myself up for the stress :)J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-27197957178320994422011-01-13T12:54:04.483-08:002011-01-13T12:54:04.483-08:00Oooh! here's another writing contest sponsored...Oooh! here's another writing contest sponsored by indie punkin house press that a fellow writer, Lauren Hammond, posted on her blog:<br />http://laurenhammondnovelist.blogspot.com/2011/01/win-publishing-contract.html<br />also check out:<br />http:www.punkinhouse.comNovice_Novelist_Contest.htmCatherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-52030328297165310652011-01-13T12:28:35.411-08:002011-01-13T12:28:35.411-08:00Terrific post I really appreciate the fact that yo...Terrific post I really appreciate the fact that you tell people about these competitions. And Love that the writing community is so helpful! Thanks again!<br /><br /><3's and fangs,<br />Liz ^_^<br />www.vampyrekisses.comElizabeth Kolodziejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091352709759913291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-61899962076229518552011-01-13T07:10:25.506-08:002011-01-13T07:10:25.506-08:00The Amazon contest sounds fun and like an awesome ...The Amazon contest sounds fun and like an awesome networking opportunity. I'm popping over to check it out. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-538854863191748912011-01-12T15:22:18.957-08:002011-01-12T15:22:18.957-08:00I wanted to enter the Amazon contest, but my manus...I wanted to enter the Amazon contest, but my manuscript isn't ready yet. Maybe next time. Good luck.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-4832092361514984752011-01-12T10:07:22.338-08:002011-01-12T10:07:22.338-08:00I just signed up for my local SCBWI Retreat. It...I just signed up for my local SCBWI Retreat. It's not until April though. I wish I could go to the NYC conference, but with a little one at home, it's difficult. Thanks for the info on the upcoming contests!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-65049636492251655802011-01-12T08:51:30.313-08:002011-01-12T08:51:30.313-08:00Wow, both of these tips sound great!Wow, both of these tips sound great!Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-83090437381972155842011-01-12T08:04:32.899-08:002011-01-12T08:04:32.899-08:00I just signed up for a week long retreat at the Un...I just signed up for a week long retreat at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison's Write on the Lake. I've heard UW-Madison has great programs all around (I'm driving up from IL). Thanks for the tip about the contests!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-29282294080202857462011-01-12T06:16:05.175-08:002011-01-12T06:16:05.175-08:00These are great to know about. Annually the "...These are great to know about. Annually the "Children's Writer- newsletter of writing and publishing trends" has a contest and this year's is to write a 150 word kindergarten story. due Feb 28, 2011. go to ChildrensWriter.com. For $12 a year, excellent market news and articles as well as contest announcements. Thanks Catherine, for being ahead of the game again! SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com