[Andre West]

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves to arrange words into the beautiful art of poetry or to write a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream. Write your best short story or poem for an opportunity to win cash prizes. All entries must be original. (www.dreamquestone.com)

Guidelines:
(1) Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject or style, single or double line spacing, neatly hand printed or typed.
And/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, screenwriting, diary and journal entries), neatly hand printed or typed.

Multiple entries into both contests are accepted.

Semi-Annual Postmark Deadline: July 31 and December 31 each year

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

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

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

Poetry Contest entry fee is: $5 per poem.

To send entries by mail: Include title, name, address, phone, email, and brief biographical info. (Tell us a little about yourself) on the coversheet, add a self-addressed stamped envelope for entry confirmation. Fees payable to: "DREAMQUESTONE.COM"
Mail to:
Dream Quest One
Poetry & Writing Contest
P.O. Box 3141
Chicago, IL 60654

Visit http://www.dreamquestone.com for further details, to print out an entry form or to enter online.

”And remember, in whatever you do. It's okay to dream, because dreams do come true.” – Dream Quest One

No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.

[WordTickler]

Sorry I didn't get this in the contest section in time. I was caught up in the middle of a cross-state move. I hope the contest went well. Any idea?

My Best,

-= WordTickler =-

[Andre West]

Thank you Word Tickler,

I love that image of words being tickled. lol! Now that is definitely original to me. The New Competition is open, live and in effect until July 31, 2008. I hope you check out the winning entries from the last Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest. There were many excellent entries as well. Visit the Dare tp Dream pages at http://www.dreamquestone.com/daretodream.html to read winning poems and stories. I hope the move went well and all is well in the end. Take care.

Andre West
http://www.dreamquestone.com