Sunday, April 18, 2010

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New Writing Contest! Check it out if you're a writer

First the link:  http://www.visualartsjunction.com/?p=7998


Hushed Recall by Aggie Villanueva

Go to Visual Arts Junction Writer’s Contest: Hushed Recall

Aggie Villanueva, Grandma Moses of the American Southwest is a critically acclaimed photographic artist, represented at walk-in galleries across the nation, including Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ, and several online galleries including VisionLightGallery.
Join Aggie on her Virtual Photo Shoots
Deadline June 30. A picture is worth a thousand words, as they say, and that is your assignment. Well, more accurately, 500 words. Write about the above photo art, Hushed Recall by Aggie Villanueva. Study the image, and then write a story that this photo art inspires. You don’t have to write only fiction. Enter an essay if that’s what this image prompts. (No poetry please.) There are no limitations as to the subject of your entry, as a picture may inspire unlimited thoughts, but the entries must be inspired by this image.

Contest Open Internationally,

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though a few prizes shipped only to the US.

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English Only.

The Prizes

  1. Each category winner will be interviewed live on Nanci Arvizu’s Blog Talk Radio show, Page Readers.
  2. Each category winner receives a complimentary paperback book, The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras, by New Mexico’s premier author Michael Orenduff. The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras won the Eppie Award at the EPICON Convention as the Mystery eBook of the Year. Michael even has the Governor of NM commenting on his Pot Thief murder mystery series. Prize available worldwide. The book will be shipped where ever the winner lives. Value: $14.95
  3. Each category winner will receive a downloadable version of Aggie Villanueva’s critically acclaimed Biblical novel, Rightfully Mine. Value: $6.97
  4. Each category winner will recieve one 8X10 metallic print of the above photo art by Aggie Villanueva. (shipped within the USA only). This limited edition of 500 is currently valued at $80.97.
  5. The winner gains exposure witha post on the blogs of our prestigious panel of judges.
  6. Plus, and this is a huge plus; every one of our contest supporters (and this list is constantly growing) will also post your winning entry.See our sponsor list below. So, if this image inspires your muse, go for it. You’ll be read by thousands. See list below.
  7. Winners receive two comments by each judge, what they like about your entry, and what could be improved. Please see the fine print below.

The Rules

  1. Study the image above, and then write a story that this photo art inspires. You don’t have to write only fiction. Enter an essay if that’s what this image prompts. (No poetry please.) There are no limitations as to the subject of your entry, as a picture may inspire unlimited thoughts, but the entries must be inspired by this image. 500-550 word limit.
  2. Only entries written in English qualify.
  3. Entries must fall into the rating General Audiences.
  4. There are two categories. Amateur Category: This category is open only to amateur writers, i.e. those who have been published less than 4 times in the past two years. Not qualified to enter if you have books published. Be sure to write “Hushed Recall Writing Contest: Amateur Category” in the subject line. The prizes are the same for each category. Only unpublished, original works please.
  5. There are two categories. Professional Category: This category is open only to professional writers. Be sure to write “Hushed Recall Writing Contest: Professional Category” in the subject line. The prizes are the same for each category. Only unpublished, original works please.
  6. Deadline for the Hushed Recall Writing Contest is June 30, 2010.
  7. Email your entry to Aggie at the Cabin. Be sure to type “Hushed Recall Writing Contest (plus) Amateur Category (or) Professional Category” in the subject line, or your entry may be overlooked or accidentally deleted.
  8. Include with your entry a short bio and attach your photo in jpg format. Plus include in your email all links you want posted with your winning entry.
  9. You will only be notified by email, so be sure to include your email address.
  10. Winning entries will be posted with your full story at all participating sponsor’s sites as near as possible to the 15th of July.
  11. You must respond within 5 days of the date on your winning email announcement. If you do not reply to your winning email announcement within that time limit, your prizes will be assigned to the second place entrant.
  12. Past winners are not eligible to enter.


The Fine Print: The judges’ critiques are confined to short comments; no in depth critique/editing. No editing has been done to the entries, as they are judged for raw talent only. Entrants will be automatically added to the Visual Arts Junction newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time. All rights to the Hushed Recall image remain with the creator, Aggie Villanueva.
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VAJ Writing Contests Sponsors

  1. Visual Arts Junction: http://www.visualartsjunction.com
  2. Rightfully Mine http://www.aggiev.org/rightfullymine/contest-winners.html
  3. Carol Langstroth: The Frontpage http://www.carollangstroth.com
  4. Linda Yezak: 777 Peppermint Place http://lindayezak.wordpress.com/contest-winners/
  5. Cindy Bauer: Authors Resources http://authorresourcesbycindy.blogspot.com/2010/04/winners-of-visual-arts-junction-bedtime.html
  6. Nanci Arvizu, Page Readers: http://pagereadersbtr.blogspot.com/p/vaj-contest-winners.html
  7. Nanci’s Thoughts http://www.nanciarvizu.com
  8. Lillie Ammann http://lillieammann.com/resources/visual-arts-junction-contest/
  9. Kim McDougall, Blazing Trailers: http://www.blazingtrailers.com/
  10. Melinda Elmore, Pen to Paper: www.melinda.essentialwriters.com
  11. Fran Lewis http://gabina49.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/congratulations-to-the-winners/
  12. Fran Lewis http://bertha160.xanga.com/718608585/valle-pintado-writing-contest-congratulations-to-the-winners/
  13. Amber Rigby Grosjean blog: http://amberrigbygrosjean.blogspot.com/
  14. D.K. Christi , Consultant and Author: http://www.dkchristi.com
  15. Jhonny Thermidor, Unexplored Oceans of Wisdom: http://jhonnythermidor.webs.com/poemscontests.htm
  16. Robert Appleton: Mercurial Times http://robertbappleton.blogspot.com/
  17. Chelle Cordero’s Promo Page: http://cce613.xanga.com/
  18. Abe F. March: http://www.abemarch.com/apps/blog/
  19. Paidra’s Pen: http://paidraspen.blogspot.com/
  20. Sandra Kay’s Musings: http://www.sandrakayauthor.blogspot.com/
  21. Jo Fulkerson: Writer’s Life http://www.freewebs.com/thedesertwriter/
  22. Elena Dorothy Bowman, Book Blog:  http://elenadorothybowmansbooks.blogspot.com/
  23. Hank Quense: http://hankquense.com/blog/?p=734
  24. Mark Stephen Levy, Overland: http://authormarklevy.blogspot.com/
  25. Jay Heinlein Publishing Professional: http://heinleinpubservices.blogspot.com
  26. J. Michael Orenduff, Pot Thief series: http://www.ThePotThief.blogspot.com
  27. Yolanthaiti Harrison-Pace YOLANTHAITI http://www.yolanthaiti.blogspot.com
  28. Maggie Ball, Magdalena Ball: http://magdalenaball.blogspot.com/p/visual-arts-junction-writing-contest.html

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 Winners
 Bedtime Story Winner http://www.visualartsjunction.com/?p=7725
Past Contests
Valle Pintado http://www.visualartsjunction.com/?p=3585
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