Entries for the 25th Annual 2008 CNW/FFWA Florida State Writing Competition are now being accepted by Florida Freelance Writers Association, the sponsoring organization.
Entry is open to everyone; neither FFWA membership nor Florida residency is required.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top winners in each category, with honorable mention certificates for near-winners. Prizes range from $100 to $50.
Divisions and Categories include:
**Nonfiction (Previously Published Article/Essay/
**Fiction (Short Story; Novel Chapter),
**Children's Literature (Short Story/Nonfiction Article/Book Chapter/Poem)
**Poetry (Traditional/
Each entry MUST be accompanied by an official entry form. Contest deadline is March 15, 2008. For complete contest guidelines and entry form, send a self-addressed, stamped #10 business (4"x9.5") envelope to: FFWA Competition Guidelines, c/o Dana K. Cassell, PO Box A, North Stratford NH 03590. Or, guidelines and entry form can be printed out at
http://www.writers-
(Note: A Special Tip Sheet on 10 Tips for Winning Writing Contests is also available at http://www.writers-
