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Writers of the Unemployed Short Story Contest

Unemployment Office DoorTo celebrate the February 2012 release of author Christopher Profeta’s new novel, “Life in Pieces,” he is sponsoring a contest for short stories dealing with some of the themes addressed in the new book. If you have an idea for a story dealing with unemployment or other economic hardships, it is time to get writing. If your story is already finished, now is your chance.

The deadline is February 3, 2012.  The winner will  receive an autographed copy of Life in Pieces and have his or her story published on Profeta’s blog.

For more information, please visit the contest website.

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IU Writing Exercise Contest: Insomnia

Photo by K.S. Brooks

You cannot sleep. You are restless and agitated. Something gnaws away beneath your conscious mind. You put on your coat and go for a walk down the city street.

Without plotting a course, you are drawn to this place. There is a reason you were drawn here. It is the reason you can not sleep. You stop and stare in the window and see. . .

In 250 words or less, tell me a story incorporating the elements in the picture.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012.

On Wednesday morning, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday morning, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

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Photograph by K.S. Brooks, used here with the photographer’s permission. Copying or reproduction of any kind without express consent is prohibited. All rights reserved.

For a more detailed explanation of the contest & its workings, please see the post called “Writing Exercises Return with a Twist” from 12/24/11.

By participating in this exercise the contestants agree to the rules of the contest and waive any and all further considerations or permissions otherwise required for any winning entries to be published by Indies Unlimited as an e-book, showcasing all the photos and with the winning expositions credited appropriately and accordingly.

And the Week 2 Winner Is…

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the second weekly “Writing Exercise with a Twist” here at Indies Unlimited.

The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today (the pure prestige alone of which cannot even be measured in monetary terms – really), and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

Seven entrants received a total of 28 votes, and claiming nearly 46% of those, the winner is: Contestant #4– Pam Logan.

Thank you to everyone who participated –  excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (trumpet flourish) here’s the winning entry by Pam Logan: Continue reading “And the Week 2 Winner Is…”

Ruminate Nonfiction Prize

Ruminate is thrilled to announce their second annual Ruminate Nonfiction Prize.  The submission deadline for the prize is midnight February 1st, 2012.  The entry fee is $15 (includes a free copy of the Summer 2012 Issue, which will include the winning piece).

You may submit one nonfiction piece per entry and it must be 7000 words or less. There is no limit on the number of entries per person.

$1000 and publication in the Spring 2012 Issue will be awarded to the winner. The runner-up will receive publication in the Spring 2012 Issue.

For more information, please visit Ruminate’s website.

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