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AUDACIOUS ACTS: CALL FOR COLLEGE WRITERS
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Announcing InTheFray’s first essay writing contest.
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By ITF Webmaster
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Friday, January 14, 2005 |
InTheFray announces its first annual essay writing contest: Audacious Acts! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to buy dinner with 50 rolls of pennies? Are you positive that clothes of the opposite sex would fit better, but have always been too shy to purchase them? Do you yearn to ride in an elevator facing the wrong way? If so, this essay is for you.
An audacious act is the subversion of a gender, race, consumption, or other kind of social norm in a public, family, or campus space. For the essay: First, formulate a plan to subvert a particular norm, and do what you propose. Then write about it. This contest is accepting essays during the entire month of February and we welcome as many as three entries per person. Your essay should be 500-1,000 words, and should clearly describe the following: 1) the norm subverted and why you think this subversion is audacious and important; 2) the when, how, where, and what you of your audacious act, including the response you did or did not receive; 3) what you learned about the norm in the process. The social norm you write about does not have to deal with gender, race, or consumption. Feel free to tackle any category (or categories) you wish — religion, body image, sexuality, class, gender, etc. Be creative and have fun! The top essay will be published in InTheFray Magazine this April, and the writer will receive a cash prize of $200. Good luck!
We are accepting entries starting on February 1, and then until midnight Eastern Standard Time on February 28. Please submit your entry via email at:
entries-at-inthefray-dot-org. Please make sure you include the following information (you may simply cut and paste the following information into the text of your email):
First and last name:
Age:
Address:
Email Address:
College name, if you are currently enrolled:
How you heard about the contest:
On a final note, we ask you to become an InTheFray member and receive our monthly newsletter, INSIDE InTheFray. To register, simply click here and fill out the short registration form. Thank you!
The rules
1. The competition is open to entries of 1,000 words or fewer.
2. To enter the contest, please follow the instructions above. Entries that fail to comply with these instructions may be discarded.
3. Essays will be judged on their originality, thoughtfulness, and writing style. A three-person panel of guest judges will award one essay first place.
4. All entries must be in English, original, unpublished, and not submitted elsewhere until the winners are announced. (Upon publication, InTheFray holds the first North American rights to articles for 30 days. For more information, please click here.) InTheFray reserves the right to publish the first place essay.
5. The Contest begins on February 1, 2005, and all entries must be received by midnight on February 28, 2005, Eastern Standard Time.
6. Winners will be notified by March 15, 2005. If you have not been contacted by this date, you may assume that your entry is not a finalist and may be submitted for publication elsewhere.
7. The winner’s name and essay will be published on April 4, 2005, by InTheFray Magazine.
8. The following individuals are not permitted to enter the competition: all InTheFray editorial, technical, and business staff, and members of the InTheFray Advisory Board and Board of Directors.
As a final note, InTheFray does not recommend breaking any state or federal laws while performing your Audacious Act.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, December 28, 2006 )
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