I won this national writing contest last year. My winning entry, The Jewel from Heavenly Father, can be read from my site at http://www.shirleycheng.com. Below are the details for this year's contest. Good luck to anyone who enters!

Be the Star You Are! 501 c3 charity announces its 3rd annual essay contest to promote literacy and positive messages. www.bethestaryouare.org.

DATES: October 9-December 27, 2006
FEE $10 donation per entry
1st Prize - $100 plus guest appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, Be the Star You Are! (Total value, $700) Additionally, your story will be published in our StarSearcher Express newsletter and at www.bethestaryouare.org. Other Prizes to be announced.

You may choose from the three following topics

1. In your life, explain how you overcame a personal struggle through positive thinking and believing in yourself and others.

2. Within the world there are many problems and turmoil with different nations, what type of support and help would you give to the citizens of these countries if you had the power to do so.

3. In your life explain someone's life who has a served as a role model for you, that you have followed, so that you could be who you are today.

All submissions must be received by Be the Star You Are! by midnight December 27, 2006. Essays accepted by mail or email. You may enter as many essays as you'd like, however each one must be in a separate email or envelope accompanied by a $10 tax deductible donation entry fee.

Be the Star You Are! is a 501 C3 charity. All entry fee donations are tax deductible according to the law.

Any statistics must be documented with researched sources.
Word Count: Please keep stories between 300-600 words .
Email address: cynthia@star-style.com (no attachments, please - place your essay within the body of the email)

US mail – Be the Star You Are! charity, PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. USA 94556

All submissions must be original, and the sole property of the author.

Author retains all rights to submission. Winners and runners-up entries will be published on Be the Star You Are! web site effective January 9, 2007. Winners notified by that date. Winners will be listed in the newsletter and on the web site. No additional mailings will be considered. Payment accepted by check, money order , VISA, MasterCard, or PAYPAL.

Please supply:

* Author's name
* Mailing address
* Email address
* Phone number
* Word count
* 30 Word BIO

For more information, please visit: www.bethestaryouare.org

 

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