The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest welcomes anyone who loves arranging words into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream... Write a short story or poem for a chance to win cash prizes. All works must be original.

Guidelines:

(1) Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject or style or form, single or double line spacing, neatly hand printed or typed.

Or

(2) Write a short story five pages maximum, single or double line spacing, on any subject or theme, creative writing, fiction or non-fiction (including essay compositions, diary, journal entries and screenwriting). Must also be neatly hand printed or typed.

Multiple poem and story entries are accepted.

Postmark deadline: December 31, 2009

All contest winners will be announced on January 31, 2010

Prizes:

Writing Contest First Prize: $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100.

Poetry Contest First Prize: $250. Second Prize: $125. Third Prize: $50.

Entry fees:
Writing Contest entry fee is: $10 per short story.
Poetry Contest entry fee is: $5 per poem.