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WRITING KID
Volume 8, Issue 9 - May 4, 2008
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The zine for future writers today.
Publisher/Editor: C. Hope Clark
Mailto:
Hope@FundsforWriters.com
Published biweekly and free for the asking. Spread it around.
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WHO I AM (NOTES FROM THE EDITOR)
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No Substitute for Writing
By Drew Deaton
The sentiment that a picture can express a thousand words
is fairly accurate in most cases. After all, why would
anyone bother struggling with multitudes of mind-boggling
descriptive details in writing when a person can simply
take a snapshot? Who can resist the overall convenience
and instant gratification that comes along with photography?
By simply applying a tiny amount of pressure to a button,
anyone can capture expressions, colors, seasons, sizes,
clothing, time periods and loved ones.
Be honest, if I were to offer you the option of owning a
scrapbook or piles upon piles of manuscripts describing
your memories, how would you react? I expect you would
immediately choose the former option. Imagine sitting
down with your spouse and reading over manuscripts of
your wedding day: "It was a jubilant Sunday afternoon in
May the day of our wedding. The church bells echoed
throughout the chapel. Susan tossed the flowers into the
air and subsequently into the arms of a blushing teenage
bridesmaid. Everyone was throwing rice and the limo was
equipped with colorful, cylindrical tin cans attached to
the bumper."
Most people undoubtedly prefer to record events without
the use of a pen and pad these days. However, it certainly
provokes wonder as to what the world around us might be
like without writing. How would it affect mankind? After
all, before the invention of the camera or the video camera,
people depended on manuscripts to record their memories and
historical events.
Around the 9th century, monks created a long manuscript
called the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles that served as a
historical record in a time when pictures were unheard of.
Think of how differently we might view the past without
these written records. Be that as it may, records and
documents are not the only purpose that writing serves.
Writing has been a form of self-expression ever since man
figured out how to master the pen. Pictures simply cannot
express feelings in depth like a poem or a novel.
Sure, an artist may be able to paint something inspirational
on a canvas, but it will not likely have the same emotional
impact as a well-written poem. Shakespeare changed the world
around him with his provocative poems and plays. His words
reflected him as unconventional and gave his readers insight
into his thoughts and feelings. Pictures rarely compare to
the ability of words to represent human emotions. When you
see a person's photographic image, you cannot determine that
individual's demeanor. You do not know his personal feelings
or views on life in general. However, if you were to take
that same person and read his journal or diary, you would
walk away with a good understanding of how this person thinks.
Evidently it is difficult to replace the powerful impact
that words have on people. Although we have other methods
of expression available, writing has served as a unique
outlet for our thoughts and emotions. Though pictures and
other inventions may be able to express our thoughts, writing
remains the true enduring inspiration.
BIO
Drew is nineteen years old from Cowpens, SC.
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Always keep writing.
Hope
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NOTE:
THREE GENERATIONS ESSAY CONTEST has changed its email
address to
blakelys3@netzero.net .
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PS
We cover elementary to college teens. Each week we
carry 12 or so opportunities for all ages. Read each
market closely. Some cover a wide range and others
address a very small age group. Always read the directions!
We need guest articles. Have you considered writing a
guest article for WritingKid? Are you a student, a parent,
a teacher? All are eligible. Just make sure the topic
touches upon writing and runs no more than 500-550 words.
Those under 16 receive the book of their choice. Those
over 16 receive $10-$20, depending on the quality of the
piece, the amount of editing required and the obvious
amount of research. Send any submissions to
hope@fundsforwriters.com and label it SUBMISSION TO
WRITINGKID.
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1.
GIRLS' LIFE MAGAZINE
http://www.girlslife.com/page/Writers-Guidelines.aspx
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We want to publish you online! The Girls' Life website,
girlslife.com, accepts submissions of articles, poetry
and short fiction from writers under the age of 18. Send
submissions for girlslife.com to:
Website Editor
Girls' Life magazine
4529 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21214
youwroteit@girlslife.com
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2.
YOUNG AUTHORS AND ARTISTS COMPETITION
http://www.ndcs.org.uk/whats_on/ndcs_events/yaa_2008.html
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Young Authors and Artists is an annual competition organised
by the National Deaf Children's Society in Northern Ireland
as part of our fantastic arts programme. We are asking deaf
children and young people in Northern Ireland to think about
the following question,
"If you could invent one thing, what would it be and why?"
All deaf children and young people aged 4 to 18-years-old
in Northern Ireland can apply. The NDCS uses the term 'deaf'
to mean all types of deafness, including temporary deafness
such as glue ear. There are three age categories: 4 to 8-
year-olds, 9 to 13-year-olds and 14 to 18-year-olds.
Deadline May 9, 2008.
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3.
TEEN INK NONFICTION CONTEST
http://www.teenink.com/Contests/NonfictionC.php
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Nonfiction pieces are published in Teen Ink magazine and
contest winners receive a copy of the magazine (as well as
a pad and pen) featuring their work. Plus, you'll have the
opportunity to choose from an exciting selection of Teen Ink
merchandise - apparel and other items - available exclusively
from Teen Ink. Write on!
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4.
GIBSON GIRL PUBLISHING COMPANY YOUTH WRITING CONTEST
http://www.gibsongirlpublishing.com/
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Gibson Girl Publishing Company is sponsoring its 2008 Youth
Writing Contest in Fiction (500 words or fewer) and Poetry
(20 lines or fewer) for writers ages 16-21. First Place wins
a $50 gift card and the winning story is published in Gibson
Girl's website. Deadline for Submission: May 15, 2008.
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5.
CLAUDIA ANN SEAMAN POETRY AWARD
http://www.teenreads.com/community/contests/seaman_poetry_award.asp
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The Claudia Ann Seaman Poetry Award is open to all high school
students across the country. Each young writer may submit two
poems on any subject and in any form as long as their
submission does not exceed 10 pages in length. The deadline for
entering this annual contest is June 1st. With a $500 cash prize
and publication of the winning poem in the literary journal
HANGING LOOSE, it is hoped that the Claudia Ann Seaman Poetry
Award will help keep interest in reading and writing poetry
alive and well at the high school level.
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6.
FREEDOM IN EXPRESS CONTEST
http://www.nyclu.org/contest
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JUSTICE IN AMERICA:
In Our SCHOOLS, on the STREETS, in our SOCIETY
The NYCLU's 2008 Freedom in Expression Contest
Have an opinion about social justice in America - in the
schools, on the streets or in our society? The New York
Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is accepting submissions for
its Freedom in Expression Contest. You can win up to $1,000.
Submission deadline: May 19, 2008. An essay of up to 750
words. A poem or spoken word piece up to 3 pages or 5 minutes
long, submitted in writing, on CD/DVD or as an electronic
audio file. Even a song. The contest is open to all New York
City youth younger than 20-years-old.
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7.
FIRE ESCAPE WRITING CONTEST
http://www.mitaliperkins.com/teencontests.htm
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Submit an original, unpublished poem or story that reflects
some of the joys and struggles of growing up between two
cultures in America. The Fire Escape will only consider one
poem and story per person, so send your best work. (If you
like writing non-fiction, too, check out the Fire Escape's
Write-a-Review Contest.) Must be 13-19 years old and live in
the United States or Canada. Deadline June 1, 2008.
Poetry (up to three poems)
Short Fiction (up to 800 words)
First Prize: $40
Second Prize: $25
Third Prize: $10
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8.
VOYA TEEN SUBMISSION GUIDE
http://www.voya.com/Submissions/index.shtml#teensubmissions
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VOYA invites submissions from teens aged twelve to eighteen
for Notes from the Teenage Underground. This occasional column
reveals secrets of teen culture to the adults who care
regarding books, information, entertainment, media, and
identity. VOYA readers are librarians, teachers, counselors,
authors, publishers, and youth workers who provide services,
information, fun reading, and entertainment for teenagers.
What would you like them to know about your popular culture,
your favorite reading, media, music, hobby, pastime, or craze--
or your inner thoughts about just being you, transforming from
child to adult? Submissions must be between 500 and 900 words.
After publication, you will receive a check for $50 and three
copies of the magazine.
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9.
ASIA SOCIETY AND GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION
Youth Prizes for Excellence in International Education
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The Asia Society and the Goldman Sachs Foundation award high
school students who demonstrate an in-depth understanding
of key issues in international affairs and the global economy.
You can submit in the essay (1,500 words of less) or multimedia
(a video of six minutes or less) categories. Up to five
contestants will win up to $10,000 in scholarships!
Submission Deadline: June 12, 2008.
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10.
MAYBORN LITERARY NONFICTION WRITERS CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTHWEST
http://themayborn.unt.edu/
http://themayborn.unt.edu/conferencedocuments/ScholarshipApplicationStudent.doc
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Deadline June 13, 2008 for scholarships.
The Dallas Morning News Scholarships (5)-Open to high school and
college minority students. General Scholarships (5) -Open to high
school and college students. Both scholarship categories include
registration fees and two nights lodging (July 18 & 19) at the
Hilton DFW Lakes Conference Center. Must be enrolled in high school,
community college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must submit
a one-page letter on why you want to attend the conference. Must
submit two reference letters. Must submit a writing sample,
published or not, maximum of 1,000 words. Must attend the entire
conference, July 18-20. Complete the entry form and attach:
1.a one-page letter on why you want to attend the conference
2.two reference letters
3.a writing sample, published or not, maximum of 1,000 words.
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C. Hope Clark
Hope@FundsforWriters.com
http://www.fundsforwriters.com
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Copyright 2000-2008, C. Hope Clark
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