Not much time left for this one but if you get on it right away you can still make it.

I've been posting lots of writing contests for the children to participate in so this time I challenge the mother's to participate in this contest I found for adults.

A contest for mothers:

I learned about this contest through Ann's Christian Women Online Honors Mothers post.  

Christian Women Online Magazine is an online magazine who's purpose is "to unite women of faith, regardless of our differing ages, our roles as women, or the signs that mark our church doors."  Getting ready for the May edition of the magazine they, along with Art Bookbindery, are putting off this writing contest for women ages 18 and up who reside in Canada or the United States.  The winner will receive a great prize package that includes a book, a mug, a CD, a DVD, etc.  To enter you must submit an essay of less than 1000 words telling "how your mother, or a mother that you know has reflected the heart of our Heavenly Father in her life".  The deadline for submission April 21st. All entries must be made through their online submission form, which is at the bottom of the page about the contest.

And here's a contest for the daughters:

The Growing in Grace Magazine for Girls, an online magazine,  is a "mother-daughter ministry publication that desires to bring encouragement to relationships in the lives of women of all ages."  In preparation for their May edition they are asking readers to send in their best photos of mothers with daughters.  All the photos sent in will be featured in the May issue.  They are also asking daughters to write about what makes their mom so special.   The winning article will also be featured in the May issue.  The deadline for submissions is April 22.  You can read all about it here.

I found out about this contest on the Canadian Homeschooler's Board under their Writing Contest thread in their Language Arts Thread.

Rachel Starr Thomson is a homeschool graduate living in Canada that has written a number of books.  In celebration of the upcoming publication of her most recent book - Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled - she is running a writing contest for children ages 8-18.   Here's what she says on the site: "If you are between the ages of 8 and 18 and you have a funny, dramatic, or touching true story you'd like to share, write it up and send it in!"  There will be a winner in each of 4 different age group categories - 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 16-18.  Each winner will recieve an autographed copy of her book.

Here are the guidelines from her site:

Entry Guidelines:
Stories should be between 500 and 2000 words. All entries must be based on real life events. Put "Family Fun Story" in the subject line and paste the story into the body of the email--no attachments, please. In the top left corner, include your name, age, and email address. Email your entry to publisher@littledozen.com.

I'd love if if you'd let me know if you enter the contest.  Hey, I could even post the entries here once the contest is over!  I'm sure that you have stories to tell and that others would enjoy reading.  I sure hope you'll share your story.

Just learned about this contest from Becky at Farm School .  It's another chance to encourage writing.  You can read all about it at the Lego Creation Nation website.  Down on the bottom left hand side of their main page is a blue award ribbon by the words "Lego Creativity Awards".  Click on that to get to find out more about the awards and how to enter.  I've outlined the basic info below but be sure to check the site for complete info.

Who can enter:  children ages 6-13 from U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec)

What do you have to do:  Download and print entry form, answer this essay question: "Tell us about a time when you were creative at home, at school, or in your community.  How did that make you feel?"  Use your "best spelling, sentences and most importantly, ideas".

Contest closes May 23, 2008

It's probably a bit late to tell you about this but I only found out about it the end of last week and I wanted to make sure it was opened to Canadian homeschooled students before telling you about it.  I emailed the contact person and finally got confirmation today that it is indeed open to Canadian homeschooled students.

Homeschooling parents Lee and Donna German founded of the Sylvan Dell Publishing in 2004 "on a serious mission to create picture books that excite children’s imaginations, are artistically spectacular, and have educational value."  Last year they developed a Picture Book Writing Competition for Homeschooled Students with a primary goal of motivating homeschooled students to write.  They decided to run the competition again this year.

Here's some information about the contest from their website:

The Competition

Sylvan Dell Publishing’s Picture Book Writing Competition offers homeschooled students working at a high school level a unique opportunity to explore the world of children’s literature and try their hands at writing picture books. The winning author will receive a $200 prize, and the manuscript will be seriously considered for publication.

Eligibility

Because Publishers Lee and Donna German homeschooled their three daughters, they understand that each child learns at his or her own pace. As a result, this competition is open to any homeschooled student working at a high school level. Manuscripts from students of any age will be accepted as long as the appropriate level of study is presented.

The manuscripts must not be any longer than 1500 words.  They are accepting submissions through email, between March 1 and March 31.  You can read all the rules and guidelines here.

Let me know if you decide to try it.  I'd love to read what you write.