I was emailed and informed of this awesome contest. I'm too old to do it myself, but I think it sounds like an excellent and fun contest with an amazing prize. Check out the details and then start writing!
Stephanie wrote Lily of the Nile to encourage young women to learn from
the past and to transcend the expectations of society to create a better
tomorrow. To that end, she founded The Cleopatra Literary Contest for
Young Women. It is an international writing contest aimed at discovering
and mentoring aspiring young female writers.
The contest is divided into two categories for ages 13 through 18 and ages
19 through 22 and asks writers to expand upon the universal themes found
within Lily of the Nile by creatively relating them to their own lives.
Categories include poetry, prose, creative non-fiction, and short stories.
Contestants have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize in both age
groups (choice between a Kindle Reader or a $100 prize) along with a
month-long mentorship with Stephanie Dray as well as a personalized
critique from NY literary agent, Jennifer Schober of Spencerhill
Associates. In addition, every finalist in the contest will receive an
Ankh charm—the Egyptian symbol of life. Entries are due March 1, 2011.
Additional information about Stephanie Dray and the Cleopatra Literary
Contest can be found on Stephanie Dray’s website at
http://www.stephaniedray.com/fun/literary-award/. The pdf printable flyer
with rules and submission guidelines can be found here:
http://www.stephaniedray.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Cleopatra-Contest-Flyer.pdf
the past and to transcend the expectations of society to create a better
tomorrow. To that end, she founded The Cleopatra Literary Contest for
Young Women. It is an international writing contest aimed at discovering
and mentoring aspiring young female writers.
The contest is divided into two categories for ages 13 through 18 and ages
19 through 22 and asks writers to expand upon the universal themes found
within Lily of the Nile by creatively relating them to their own lives.
Categories include poetry, prose, creative non-fiction, and short stories.
Contestants have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize in both age
groups (choice between a Kindle Reader or a $100 prize) along with a
month-long mentorship with Stephanie Dray as well as a personalized
critique from NY literary agent, Jennifer Schober of Spencerhill
Associates. In addition, every finalist in the contest will receive an
Ankh charm—the Egyptian symbol of life. Entries are due March 1, 2011.
Additional information about Stephanie Dray and the Cleopatra Literary
Contest can be found on Stephanie Dray’s website at
http://www.stephaniedray.com/fun/literary-award/. The pdf printable flyer
with rules and submission guidelines can be found here:
http://www.stephaniedray.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Cleopatra-Contest-Flyer.pdf
Watch for my future review of Lily of the Nile
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