AFRICANA HOMESTEAD SHORT STORY CONTEST

Hi everyone, I'm going to be joining Sasha as a regular blogger here. There is supposed to be a way to add my profile as a team member, but that particular blogger feature isn't working. Until then, I'll be posting via Sasha's account and apologize if there is any confusion.

I found this gem via the newsletter put out by Funds for Writers: http://www.fundsforwriters.com

If you are interested in writing stories with a focus on African American characters and issues, this contest may be for you. Note that the deadline is October 31st. You don't have much time. There is a $20 entry fee but the prize money is attractive and there is always the name recognition from winning.

--Patrizia

AFRICANA HOMESTEAD SHORT STORY CONTEST
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The_Africana_Homestead_2006_Short_Story_Contest.pdf
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ENTRY FEE $8 for Children and Youth/$20 for Adults
Three categories: Children, Youth and Adult. Deadline
October 31, 2006.

Children (ages 5-11 by October 31, 2006.)
First place $150, Second $100, Third $50.

Youth (ages 12-18)
First place $300, Second $200, Third $100.

Adult (18+)
First place $450, Second $300, Third $150.

Open to residents of the 50 US states and territories.
The subject must be any aspect of the historic or present-day
black experience in the United States or its territories.
Must not exceed 7,500 words.