Adults (16 and over): Everyday Spirituality in the world today.
The topic is wide open. We're looking for sincere thought with emphasis on inspiration. Tell us what you're thinking
or what you've experienced.
First prize is $100 and publication in Echoes of The Right to God online magazine (and possible publication in a
future print compilation).New! The Contest for 15-and-Under Young People (16 and over are encouraged to enter the adult essay contest):
We're asking for your thoughts on this topic: The world around you.
Tell us your thoughts on the world around you. It can be anything, but it must be true, and it must be your own
original thought.
(See rules in blue for more information.) First prize is $50 and publication online and possible publication in a
future print compilation.Rules and Guidelines
1. Judging: Entries will be judged equally on "inspiration, thoughtfulness or creativity" and "quality of writing." We
may ask for revisions of the winning entry before publication.
2. Entries remain the intellectual property of the entrant. Non-winning entries will not be returned and will be
destroyed. Please do not send your only copy of your work.
3. Entries must be your original work and previously unpublished. For this contest, we're looking for essays. They
must be true and your own thoughts. No fiction or poetry for this month's contest. We're looking for essays that
are inspirational and thoughtful.
4. Word limit is approximately 1,000 words, but if you need more words to tell your story, there's no penalty for
going over. There's also no harm in using very few words to tell a powerful story.
5. A co-authored entry would be unusual, because it's your personal experience, but would be eligible and any
prize money will be sent to one person to be divided by the authors.
6. For winners under 18, a parent or guardian will be asked to authorize publication and acceptance of the prize.
7. First prize for adults is $100 and publication in Echoes of The Right to God online magazine. First prize for Young
People is $50 and publication in Echoes of The Right to God online magazine. Winners are responsible for any
taxes or fees. Winner agrees to grant exclusive first publication rights in any medium to Echoes of the Right to
God online magazine for a period of three months and may include publication in a compilation of winning entries.
Winner also agrees that subsequent publication will acknowledge first publication in Echoes of The Right to God
online magazine.
8. Eligibility: Contest opens July 1, 2010. Entry deadline is August 15, 2010. Winner will be announced
by approximately August 30, 2010. Immediate family members of the judges and magazine publishers (Ron
and Jennie Dugan) are ineligible to win. No purchase is necessary.
9. Entries may be submitted by email or postal mail. By email, include the essay in the body of your email.
Include your name and contact information.
10. Submit entries to:
Email: rondugan@buckeye-express.com">RonDugan@buckeye-express.com
Be sure to include your name, age and
email address.
Ask your parents for permission before
entering.
Include Echoes in the subject line.
Copy your essay into the email.
Adults and Young People may enter via postal mail. Send your entry to:
Echoes Magazine
P.O. Box 1565
Maumee, OH 43537
via righttogod.com