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San Diego, CA, United States, 01/18/2008 - Annual writers’ contest invites exploration of First Amendment. Freedom of speech: what works, what doesn’t and when do we take liberties too far? Provocative election year contest hosted by Women Writers Worldwide, open to men for the first time.
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In its fourth year a new article-length 1,500-word maximum format for "Freeing Freedom of Expression" provides a serious platform for topical, eloquent debate. Contest entrants are encouraged to explore whether the right to express themselves as writers… as people… is threatened, and what we can do to protect the First Amendment.
Featured judge, Darrell Laurant of The Writers’ Bridge (TheWritersBridge.com), again looks forward to stimulating essays. A basic publishing package provided by Infinity Publishing (InfinityPublishing.com) represents a major share of first place benefits totaling $700 in prize and cash rewards.
With a March 31, 2008 deadline, details, guidelines, entry form, and essay tips for “Freeing Freedom of Expression” are online. Writers may enter at WomenWritersWorldwide.com, or by USPS mail, with a $15 entry fee.
This year’s essay competition also introduces the I.N.K. Award—Inspiration Nurturing Knowledge—a special recognition by Women Writers Worldwide honoring one woman contestant who demonstrates exceptional talent (not placing in the top three). The primary prize is designed to assist the winner in advancing her writing goals. The inaugural award is a full written critique valued at $400, provided by Melanie Rigney, former Writer’s Digest editor and owner of EditorForYou.com
The Critique Lottery, a new writing contest concept gives every essay entrant the same opportunity to win one of ten free mini-critiques. Entries are received, logged and checked against ten numbers selected prior to the beginning of the competition. “I wish every contest offered this service (a critiquing opportunity),” said Mary Ann Back, winner of a free critique in ’s Halloween fiction contest. “It’s the only way we new writers can understand what we could have done to write better pieces, choose better venues, and ultimately find success in the writing market.”
Women Writers Worldwide based in San Diego, originated in 2002 as Women Writers of the Desert, a Phoenix community organization, founded by LinDee Rochelle. now serves as a global community for all writers, with focus on women.
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