Gig Book Storywriting Contest

From the email inbox, sent by Zen In Darkness:

The Gig Book Storywriting Contest starts on March 9, 2009 and ends on April 9, 2009. It is open to anyone age 17 years or older. Entries must be stories written in English and intended for children age 6 to 12 years. The theme must be something that seafarers’ families – especially children – can identify with. The story must, in the judges’ opinion, resonate well with children whose fathers are mostly away at sea, and preferrably promote positive human values (e.g. love, respect, honesty, compassion, care, humility, responsibility, understanding, strength, courage, resilience, etc.). The word count must be 1,000 words or less, and the plot and sequence must be capable of sustaining a 24-page illustrated book.

There will be five (5) to 10 (ten) winners. Each winner will receive a cash prize of PhP 20,000.00, a Winner’s Certificate, and the opportunity to have their winning story published as a full-color, fully illustrated storybook.

For the complete Official Contest Rules, go to gigbookcontest.blogspot.com. To get a pdf, or for further inquiries, email gigbookcontest(at)gmail(dot)com.