Contest! | Cathy C. Hall Writes

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.

When I sat down, my hair was wet. Now it’s dry. It’s not easy finding a good contest for those of us who write children’s stories. But perseverance paid off!

The Kay Snow Writing Contest, sponsored by the Willamette Writers, is looking for juvenile fiction (short stories), book excerpts, or an article, as long as it doesn’t go over 1500 words. Easy-weezy, right? Well-l-l-l, you only have till Aprill 23, 2009.

I know. I’m sorry to spring it on you like this ’cause there’s a fifteen dollar entry fee (unless you’re a Willamette Writer). That’s a bit of money that you want to spend wisely, right? So, check out the guidelines here and for heaven’s sakes, follow the guidelines carefully!

I have a story I want to send but it needs some spit and polish. And I intend to polish that fiction till it shines like, um, something really, really shiny.

Hmm. I better write better than that if I hope to win this contest.