Golden Triangle Writers Guild Jr. Writing Jar Contest

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The Writing Jar

September 2008 Writing Jar Words are...

character	life	never
every	drama	through
sea	full	evil
crack	no	romance
fight	epic	that
my	after	and
like	to	curl
ear	laugh	middle
answer	empty	did
must	teach	a

PARENTS: Good writers make better readers!

Go to Bella Online
Homeschooling site
Teaching Creative Writing

by Terrie Bittner for a great way to start your children off as beginning writers.

Jr. Writing Jar

for young authors 8 to 15 years

Current Session

Fall 2008 - Phase Two - Junior

DEADLINE FOR FALL 2008 JR. WRITING JAR ENDS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19. VOTING BEGINS NOVEMBER 20TH. WINNER RECEIVES $5 SONIC GIFT CARD AND CERTIFICATE..

Phase Two - Junior Creative Writing Contest Info

We will use the same creative writing contest prompt that we used for the regular Writing Jar, which was the Phase One winning sentence...

"Every empty life must answer to evil."

Each participant must use this sentence in the focus of their 350 words or less entry. See rules for our Jr. Writing Jar contest at the bottom of this page.

The entries should be turned in by November 19, 2008. We already have some entries showcased below. Please take the time to read each one carefully and cast your vote for your favorite piece. Voting begins Nov. 20th

To place your votes, please email your vote to both Angela Luke and Debra Johnson. Voting start Thursday Nov. 20 and runs through Sunday Dec.7 at 6:00 p. m. Central. You do not have to be a GTWG member to vote but you must submit your name, address, and telephone with your vote. We will tally the votes we receive and announce the winners Tuesday Dec. 9 at the regular GTWG meeting.

And the first place junior creative writer is... awaiting your votes!

PHASE TWO - Junior Creative Writing Contest

The Entries are....

Entry 1 -

EVIL

It all started on the day we moved in. The morning we moved in a guy drove us to our new house. Mom asked where our new house is. The guy that drove us, Mr. loving, said that it was in Dark Falls.

"How much longer will it be till we get there I ask?

"One more hour", says Mr. loving.

"Okay" I sigh.

"Man", my brother Josh said.

"This is boring," we say together.

Our dog Petey just sits there and stares at us.

When we got to our new house Mr. loving took the keys out of his pocket and said, "Let’s have a look around."

"Not me," said Josh. I’ll stay outside with Petey.

"Take him for a walk," Mom said.

"Here," Dad said, holding a leash out for Josh to take just in case he needs it.

"But, Dad, Petey never needed a leash.

‘‘Okay, Dad said.’’

we all went in together except Josh of course, he’s so scared to go into a house that he doesn’t his way around. He thinks he’ll get lost in a humongous house he doesn’t know. I went in with Mom, Dad, and Mr. Loving. I told Mom I was going to look at my room.

‘‘ All right’’ Mom said

‘‘ But make it quick’’ She said.

‘‘ Okay’’ I say excitedly.

I ran up the stairs. I tripped on the fourth stair. In a hurry I guess. I got up and continued up the stairs. When I got to up to the second story I heard whispers. I looked down at my shoes. My shoelace had come undone. Then I looked back up . I saw a girl looked back at me! That night I thought about what I saw today. I crept out of bed and into the hall. I saw Mr. Loving in the hall. I asked him what he was doing. He didn’t answer. His eyes were glowing red. He mumbled like a zombie. He said every empty life must answer to evil! He reached out and took a big chunk of me.

POST YOUR VOTE FOR ENTRY 1 BEGINNING NOV. 20th

THE JR. WRITING JAR - RULES

PHASE ONE

We begin with 30 random words drawn from our 250 words collection.
Next take any combination of these words and create a sentence. It can be as long or short as you like. You can add up to two words to the list of 30 chosen words to complete y
It can be as short or long as you like.: *You can add up to two words to the list of 30 chosen words to complete your sentence. You cannot repeat any words.
Bring your sentence to the meeting. (See the Writing Jar Update for times and segments)
If you are unable to attend email your sentence along with your name, address and phone number to contest@gtwg.org by midnight the noon (Central time) the day of meeting. In the subject line put Jr. Writing Jar entry.

Only one sentence per person allowed.

Open to members and non-members ages 8 through 15..

All persons present at the meeting will be able to vote on the best sentence.

We will award a 1st place ribbon and be listed in our JR. Writing Jar winners circle on our website.

GOOD LUCK!

Have more questions on Phase One? Email Angela Luke

Now we move on to Phase Two...

PHASE TWO

The 1st place winning sentence will then go on to be the focus 350 words or less prose, poetry, or short story which will be voted on by members and non-members alike. Deadlines will be listed on current session page. Winners will be and awarded Writing Jar Award certificates for best entries. And will be listed in our Writing Jar winners circle on our website. The winning sentence will then go on to become the focus of 300 words or less short story, prose, or poetry.

The sentence can be placed anywhere inside your work (beginning, middle, or end) but must be worded exactly as the winning sentence was judged.

GTWG members will be eligible to vote on the submitted works.

JUDGING INFO

The Entrant with the most votes will be awarded 1st place and receive a $5 Sonic gift card.

The Entrant with the second most votes will be awarded 2nd place.

The Entrant with the third most votes will be awarded 3rd place.

The Entrant with the fourth most votes will be awarded 4th place.

Entrants not placing with at least 4 or more votes will receive a distinguished entry.

Entrants not placing with at least 2 votes will receive an honorable mention.

All Entrants not placing will receive a participant certificate.

A reciprocal link on your Web site back to this one is appreciated.

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