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Writer Contest
BREVITY IS THE SOUL OF WIT!
For this contest, we asked you to pick a famous children's book and summarize it in four words. We received over 100 entries, and these were the ones thought were the most clever. Thanks to everyone who entered!
WINNER
Karen Akins
Corduroy: Obsessive bear seeks closure.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Sue Irwin
Jack and the Beanstalk: Investor sees stalk climb.
Monica Vavra
Twilight: True love doesn’t suck.
Nicolle Atchison
Charlotte’s Web: No pork chops tonight
Lori Degman
Goldilocks And The Three Bears: Fussy blonde wreaks havoc.
Contest Guidelines:
1. Entries must be submitted electronically IN THE BODY of an email (NO ATTACHMENTS) to Contest [LINK]("contest @ scbwi.org" without the spaces) with WRITER CONTEST as the subject. If you do not use the subject line WRITER CONTEST your email may be deleted by our junk mail filter. Limit one entry per person. Both SCBWI members and non-members are welcome to participate.
2. All writing must be original and created for this contest (i.e., it must not be published or under contract.
3. The SCBWI retains the right to post the winning writing on the Writer Contest main page for one month, at least. After such time, the writing will be moved to our Previous Contests section.
4. The SCBWI will make every attempt to maintain the integrity of the writing and its electronic file, however, the writer agrees to hold the SCBWI and its staff and affiliates harmless from any legal action that may result from the appearance of this writing on our website. This will include, but is not limited to, persons copying the writing from the SCBWI website and using it for other purposes.
5. For FOUR contests following their winning contest, previous prize winners (including Runners-Up) are not eligible for prizes, but may be awarded Honorable Mentions. Previous Honorable Mentions are welcome to keep submitting entries for all contests.
6. The SCBWI reserves the right not to award any prize if entries are not deemed suitable.
Please direct questions to the SCBWI Webmaster. [LINK]
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