I wrote this little story for Susanna Leonard Hill’s amazing Holiday Contest. It’s the 13th year she’s been hosting this fun event – thank you Susanna! It was wonderful to play with the theme, which was a COUNTDOWN. The entries could only be 250 words, but had to appeal to kids ages 12 and under,… Read more »
Susannah Leonard Hill is the author of multiple fun picture books and sponsors three online kidlit contests throughout the year – one for Halloween, the holiday season, and Valentine’s Day. She and many other kidlit authors are incredibly generous to host these contests, read through the amazing entries, and offer awards like manuscript critiques and… Read more »
Spring has arrived here in the South. Blustery breezes, terrific tornadoes, and bursting blossoms. And with the change in season comes another #kidlit opportunity – the Spring Fling KidLit Contest – sponsored by the indefatigable Kaitlyn Sanchez and Ciara O’Neal! Thank you both so much for all you do to inspire, challenge, and encourage the… Read more »
Vivian Kirkfield is an amazing champion of the kidlit community! Not only are her children’s books thoughtfully and beautifully written, but she also takes time to encourage aspiring children’s writers…like myself. Thank you, Vivian! Every year, she sponsors a contest called “50 precious words.” The rules for entry can be found here. In summary, she… Read more »
Press 53 sponsors a 53-word story contest every month. Their winners are fantastic – amazing what they can do with such a short word count! This month’s theme was “giving”. Check out the winner for November and the contest rules at https://www.press53.com/53word-story-contest Giveaway By Heather Cash Morris Her wealthy aunt’s final words had been “I’m… Read more »
Well, I did not think I had an entry for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Holiday Helpers Contest, but as I edited my “tub tale” – “Jaguar’s First Christmas” – I thought, “Why not?” Below is the shortened version of my previous post. Susanna challenged the KidLit community to write a story about Christmas helpers in 250… Read more »
Press 53 is a unique publisher of poetry and short stories and other fiction. Each month, they sponsor a 53-word “story” contest focused around a specific monthly prompt. Check out past winners and this month’s prompt here. In October, I participated in the 53-word challenge using the prompt “brewing”. The story can only have 53… Read more »
October is full of fun – apple orchards, jumping in leaf piles, dressing up for HALLOWEEN! And all the writing contests contribute to the apple cider, cozy sweater, crisp air feel of the season. Below is my entry for the 10th annual Halloweensie contest, sponsored by the amazing Susanna Leonard Hill! Thank you, Susanna, for… Read more »
