Alabama Writers Conclave | Cathy C. Hall Writes

Bless my little wooden head, I almost forgot the writing contest that the Alabama Writers Conclave sponsors each year!

And not a moment too soon, either. Deadline is April 20th! So if you have a juvenile story for ages 4 through 12, now would be a very good time to polish it up and send it out. You’ll have to note the age group on your entry, and you’ll need to pay the fee (depending on whether you’re a member or not). But each category has a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th monetary prizes (I like those oddds, don’t you?) and a couple of Honorable Mentions.

Of course, it’s not just a children’s writing competition. There are other categories, too. Let’s see…poetry is one, short fiction is another, and there are several more. Why don’t you check out all the details for the Alabama Writers’ Conclave Writing Contests here?

Know what else? It’s the oldest writers’ organization in continuous existence in the United States. That’s kinda impressive, isn’t it? I mean, take a look at this seal. (I have no idea what that seal means. But I’m going to go with “Good luck in our writing contests!”)

You heard me. Bread art. Which is one of those things that you can love so much, you can eat it!

The Grain Foods Foundation is all about bringing attention to the problem of hunger in America’s cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Rural or urban, the problem’s growing everywhere. But you can do something about it just by going to The Bread Project (www.breadartproject.com) and making your own little piece of Bread Art. Check out my toast creation in the Gallery while you’re there. (Okay, I’m not gonna lie. I spent way too much time trying to make myself deliciously appealing).

Maybe your art will give you an idea for the Alabama Writer’s Conclave contest. There’s all kinds of categories, but what you’re going to like is the Juvenile fiction category. I placed in this contest last year, but I might try again. I like to support my neighboring states and writers, and the entry fee is only $8.00. Deadline’s April 30th, so don’t dilly dally about.

And I’m gonna get right to that story as soon as I get something to eat. I’ve got a sudden craving for um, toast.