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Eckhart Aurelius Hughes wrote: ↑March 14th, 2024, 1:01 pmWow! This is an awesome opportunity, and I'd love to enter this contest. My heart just did a somersault because writing is something I have been considering for a while now; in fact, I recently discussed it with my family too. So, please count me in whenever this happens.
Recurring Free-to-Enter Short Story Contest with Prizes -- This would work the same as above, but be for short stories and novellas instead of poetry. An additional prize could be that the winner gets a book deal to write a full length book.
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes wrote: ↑March 14th, 2024, 1:01 pm I just added the following to the list:Hi Scott,
Recurring Free-to-Enter Poetry Contest with Prizes -- This could be it's own company or business, but it could also just be something a person manages at OnlineBookClub. Entries would be accepted all the time, 24/7/365. And every so often a winner would be picked from the newest entries. Each winner would get cash prize. Additionally, each set of winners would have their poems published in an anthology book or poetry magazine, and all winners (in addition to their initial cash prize) would also get either a free hardcover copy of the poetry book in which their poem is published or a free copy of the magazine. OnlineBookClub can sponsor the contest to help ensure there is funds available for the cash prizes, and to help cover the costs of producing the book/magazine and giving the free copies to the winners. It's important the winners are given a free copy of the book/magazine so that they don't feel that they are being manipulated into giving us money by being called winners. If they are a winner (and they are), and we are honest (which we are), then all the money and prizes would be going from us to them, not vice versa.
Recurring Free-to-Enter Short Story Contest with Prizes -- This would work the same as above, but be for short stories and novellas instead of poetry. An additional prize could be that the winner gets a book deal to write a full length book.
Recurring Free-to-Enter Music/Song Contest with Prizes -- This would work the same as the poetry contests but be for music and songs.
(The great thing about all three above is not only would the winners get prizes, but it would also act as a great way for them to earn promotion and build a name for themselves. Winning a contest like that could be a way to quickly kickstart or advance their career as a writer, poet, or musician.)
Jenna Padayachee wrote: ↑March 24th, 2024, 12:35 am These are such beautiful ideas and opportunities.I am glad you joined, Welcome to the mentoring program from a fellow member
I joined this mentoring program simply because I loved the way you communicate with grace and I appreciate the liberated opportunity of being mentored by somebody who radiates this vibe strongly.
I am prepared to be an employee and work my way up, as I feel this groundwork will give me strong roots for growth.
These opportunities tickle my fancy for exploration:
**In It Together Condensed and simplified version
**Online Philosophy Club
**Online Book Store
**Kids Bookclub
** Amazon Bulk Book Sales
Thank you for your time and consideration
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