Posts Tagged ‘contests’

Join the literary Facebook for teens

Do you read?  Do you write?  The answer to those two questions is “YES” for all of you.  Do you want to connect with other teens who read and write?  If you still answer “YES” for that last question, check out the new website for Figment

This is a free website for teens who want to read and write fiction.  You can read what others have written.  You can post your own writing (you keep all ownership and control).  You can enter contests.  You can even read excerpts from published YA books.  You can share your thoughts in comments or reviews on your profile.  According to co-founder Jacab Lewis, it is “a sort of literary Facebook for the teenage set.” 

What are you waiting for?  Go check it out. You know you want to.   The only thing I can’t discover is, “Will they let old folks like me snoop around?”  Someone sign up and let me know!

Epic contest of epic and more…

Beth Revis, a brand new YA author, has her first book coming out the first of next year.  In order to celebrate, she is holding the epic contest of epic.  Click on the link to go straight to her blog and enter.  She’s giving away 100 prizes.  All you have to do is fill out the form and wait for the mailman to deliver goodies to your mailbox.  I’ve entered.  Will you?  If you haven’t read the first chapter of her book, Across the Universe, go now and read.  Then buy your favorite English teacher a copy. 

And if that is not enough, here is the trailer for it…

 

Beth is also a part of the awesome website, The League of Extraordinary Writers.  They are having their own contest this week.  Click on over to check it out.

Essay contests…enter at your own risk!

I have two essay contests with deadlines fast approaching!  If you have your memoir in good shape (you know who you are), you can choose to write the essays during class for pages of writing.  If you work quickly, you can even turn them in for editing by me.

The first contest is sponsored by our very own Student Council in conjunction with our upcoming Veteran’s Day program.  If you missed the announcements during homeroom, here it is again:

Topic:  I want to say thank you to a Veteran because…

Length:  less than 500 words–all written by you, one of our 7th or 8th graders

Must be typed or written neatly.  Use correct grammar and punctuaction.

Turn in to Mrs. Lubker in room 144 by 3:05 on Friday, October 29.

The winner will read their essay at the Veteran’s Day program and win $50.

If you are still feeling patriotic, you can also enter the Patriot’s Pen contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 

Theme:  The topic this year is Does patriotism still matter? 

Length:  Less than 300 words

Deadline:  Turn in to Mrs. McGriff by Friday, October 29 so I can get them in the mail.

Check out the flyer on the back bulletin board for more information.

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