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Big Universe is sponsoring a Nature Writing Contest for students in grades K-8, with a focus on the new Common Core curriculum. It’s time to get excited about writing! Writing Prompt Take a look at the world around you. From the animals, to the plants and trees, to the weather and climate, and even outer space and the environment — these are all parts of nature. Write a real or imaginary narrative, which includes some aspect of...

First Prize £1000 (approx 1599 US$, 1233€ ) The winning book will also be read by a top literary agent from MBA 2nd prize £200 (approx 320 US $, 246€) 3rd prize £75 (approx 120 US$, 92€) Closing date is 30th April 2013. Visit www.ruberybookaward.com for more details. How to enter: http://www.ruberybookaward.com/enter-the-book-awards.html

Words have the potential to shape and change the way we think about the world. If you could single out one thing that needs to change, what would it be? All sorts of people constantly decide what we should be talking about. But what is it that we’re not talking about? Real change requires that we step outside the circle drawn by those whose interests are served by the status quo. There are no limits to the themes that may be explored. Freedom,...

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone that loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a story that is worth telling everyone! And welcome to all having the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash prizes. All works must be original. http://www.dreamquestone.com Guidelines: Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject, style, or...

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