For Term 2, each of you will be preparing a piece of writing to enter in a contest.
You may choose which contest and which type of writing, but before the piece is entered it must go through at least 5 significant drafts and revisions with me. Each draft will be attached to the previous drafts and each draft must include corrections and revisions done in response to my suggestions. Additionally, significant revisions should be made to each draft for it to count as one of the 5 drafts.
I'm so excited to work with you on your writing and get it ready to be published!
Below are some of the contest possibilities. More will be coming soon.
Scholarship Contest - Declaration of Independence
http://billofrightsinstitute.org/programs-events/students-programs-events/scholarship/
Ember Contest
http://emberjournal.org/
$1000 for 1000 Words Contest
http://www.bluefire.org/
BYU Writing Contest
Short Fiction
Poetry
Personal Essay
Critical Essay
Go to the link below for specific requirements for each category.
http://english.byu.edu/academics/awards/re-writing-contest
Scholastic Art and Writing Contest
Critical Essay
Dramatic Script
Flash Fiction
Humor
Journalism
Personal Essay/Memoir
Poetry
Short Story
Go to the link below for specific requirements for each category.
http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/categories/#WritingCategories
Utah State Poetry Society Contest
Go to the link below for specific requirements .
http://www.utahpoets.com/contests/2015/UTSPS_ContestRules2015.pdf
UVU Community Writing Center Story Contest
Story themes include but are not limited to:
- The heroes journey
- The lessons of failure
- Growing up
- Overcoming challenges
http://www.uvu.edu/writingcenter/community/essay.php
You and Your 100-Year-Old Self
The Fountain 100th Issue Essay Contest
http://fountainmagazine.com/essaycontestVoice of Democracy
http://www.vfw.org/
C-SPAN's Student Cam
Tell a story that demonstrates how a policy, law, or action by one of the three branches of government has affected you or your community. Create a short (5-7 min.) documentary including C-SPAN footage.
Go to the link below for specific requirements:
http://www.studentcam.org/rules.htm
