12/30: COMPETITIONS

MUSTARD MYSTERY CONTEST
http://www.mustardweb.com/mystery/rules1.htm
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NO ENTRY FEE
The 2005-06 Mustard Mystery Contest is a writing contest.
Chapter One of Murder at the Mustard Museum is complete and
appears in the 2005-06 catalog of the Mount Horeb Mustard
Museum and on this web site. Contestants will write their
best Chapter 2 and a summary of how the story turns out for
the opportunity to win the Grand Prize of $5,000. Who can
enter? The 2005-06 Mustard Mystery Contest, is open to all
writers and aspiring writers. Entrants under the age of 18
may must have the written consent of a parent or legal
guardian. Only one entry per person. No purchase of mustard
or products from the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum is necessary.

This contest has two divisions or categories. Anyone may enter
in the “open” category; the grand prize for the “open” category
is $5,000. Writers and aspiring writers who are enrolled in
any private or public high school as of November 1, 2005, may
also enter their work in the “Young Writers” division; the
grand prize for this category is $250. If the overall Grand
Prize ($5,000) is awarded to a person in the Young Writers
category, only the $5,000 prize is awarded. Remember each
entry will consist of two writings – a completed Chapter Two
(not to exceed 2,500 words) and a summary of how the mystery
turns out (not to exceed 800 words). Contestants must provide
three copies of their writing entries (the Chapter Two and the
summary). Deadline May 15, 2006.

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THE FIRE STORY CONTEST
http://www.safestove.net/contest.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
Are you a kitchen fire survivor? We are publishing a book
about the dangers of kitchen fires and the experiences of
those who have survived them. We are accepting nonfictional
story submissions about kitchen fires, and the best
submission will receive a $500 cash prize. If you have any
corroborating photographs or news clippings, please submit
them along with your story. Deadline January 31, 2006.

First Prize: $500 USD
Second Prize: $200 USD
Third Prize: $100 USD
4 Runners Up: $50 each USD

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2006 FOUR WAY BOOKS INTRO PRIZE IN POETRY
http://www.fourwaybooks.com/contest.html
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$25 ENTRY FEE
Awarding publication of a book-length collection and $1,000.
Open to any poet writing in English who is a citizen of the
United States and has not previously published a full-
length book. Submission Dates: January 1 – March 31, 2006
by email or regular mail.