First Ever Writing Contest at the Pond
I had a brilliant idea.
And it’s all Teresa’s fault.
You see, I won a giveaway on her blog for Writer’s Desk Reference Pack. And I started thinking about how I loved to write, and I loved to share my writing with you. How my life long goal is for my stories to bring whimsy and joy to your lives.
Then I thought, what about your stories?
One of my favorite things as a kid was creative writing classes and contests. I entered them all the time and won a few, even though I shouldn’t have. My work was bad, really bad. I still remember a poem in fifth grade published in an anthology that began:
A red rose hates my nose,
Every time I inhale,
I turn very, very pale.
And when I sneeze I really wheeze.
While very pale I faint,
Into a bucket of red paint.
My clothes are yucky,
I’m really mucky.
I made my mom mad,
To her I was very bad.
Oh yeah. We’re talking Laurete winner over here.
Anyway, I got to thinking about summer. And writing. And love. And contests.
So for the first time ever, I’m proud to announce the First Annual Summer Love Writing Contest of the Pond.
Approved by Queen Bitty, of course.
The rules are simple:
1) Anyone of any age can enter. Children are welcomed and encouraged, as are those who still have childlike whimsy in their hearts.
Not that I would know anything about that.
2) The topic is summer love–whether that’s a summer romance, a love of summer, love of puppies and summer, love of ice cream and summer, swimming and summer…whatever you want. It’s just got to be about something, someone or some day you love in the summer.
3) Word count: 2500 max, 300 minimum.
4) All entries should be copied and e-mailed to me through my contact page–just paste in the body. If that doesn’t work or you have trouble, e-mail me.
5) All Entries are DUE MAY 27 at 5 p.m.
6) Three winners will be announced May 31 at 5 a.m. First, second and third places.
7) The first place winner will receive a whimsy pack created by the Blond Duck. The second place winner will receive a copy of one of the Blond Duck’s books and the third place winner will receive a special treat from the Yellow Duck.
All questions should be emailed to me through my contact page.
So Invisible Friends, start writing! I can’t wait to see what you create!
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! We have a new Shimmer tomorrow and new recipe and book review Thursday!
May 3rd, 2011 at 2:34 am
Stopping by from SITS!!!
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:13 am
Yay! Congrats for your new writing contest. I hope you get some wonderful entries.
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:19 am
What a great idea! I do hope you’ll get some superb entries, and I’ll be especially interested to see children participating. I might too, if I find the time to write something really good
Thanks for stopping by my blog by the way!
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:28 am
Great idea, darling!
xoxox,
CC
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:33 am
Oh my goodness..you are just getting summer started, aren’t you? How cool.
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:10 am
Oh gosh, believe it or not, I am horrid at creative writing. When I was doing this autobiography class, my teacher didn’t like anything I wrote… until I started writing fake things that never happened
that sucked. Anyways, will try to think of something 
*kisses* HH
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:22 am
What a fun idea this is!!
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:58 am
What a sweet idea, Duckie
loved your poem…You were aleady using
“Assonance” & U didn’t even know it!
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:59 am
Ooh, this idea is so you, Duckie – love love! Good luck to all!!
May 3rd, 2011 at 5:01 am
What fun! I’ll have to get my thinking hat on…
May 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 am
What a wonderful idea, Duckie! I’m already looking forward to all the entries:)
May 3rd, 2011 at 5:37 am
Should get some great stories in your contest.
May 3rd, 2011 at 5:45 am
LOVE it! I already have an idea brewing!
May 3rd, 2011 at 5:52 am
You have a delightfully whimsical site. I just adore it. Elle Woods is a pretty cool lady, so even if you’re channeling just a bit of her, you’re in good company. And I just love your pix of Bitty and Bear. How adorable. As a happy tap dancer myself, I say keep dancing and keep spreading your joie de vivre! Will definitely be coming back!
May 3rd, 2011 at 7:04 am
Big fun! I don’t know that I do whimsy well at all, but I’ll ponder this contest of yours…
May 3rd, 2011 at 7:04 am
Ooooh this sounds like fun…
May 3rd, 2011 at 7:22 am
Thanks for letting me know about this! I will let Zoe know. She writes amazing stories and comics. I know she will love this
May 3rd, 2011 at 7:26 am
Fun! I plan on entering, and having my daughter enter too!
May 3rd, 2011 at 7:38 am
Fabulous idea Duckie! I’m sure you will get lots and lots of entries. This is brilliant! xxoo
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:10 am
Fun! You’ll receive lots of nice stories!
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:38 am
What a great idea Miranda!
May 3rd, 2011 at 9:09 am
This is so perfect for your blog! I cannot wait to see what people come up with.
May 3rd, 2011 at 9:25 am
I think you’re going to have a lot of reading to do! Your readers will definitely be able to insert some creativity into their stories.
May 3rd, 2011 at 9:48 am
what a cool idea. Hannah is writing about our southwest trip right now, i’ll ask her if she may have time to do something (it might be a lot of words for her though)
May 3rd, 2011 at 10:26 am
great idea!! hope you get a stack of wonderful reads!
sweetlife
May 3rd, 2011 at 11:28 am
This is the most fabulous blog contest I have seen in two years!! Seriously! How fun!
Of course I am going to enter. I am very excited!
PS. Love these photos of you!
PPS. That poem you wrote in fifth grade is ADORABLE. Hehe.
May 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 pm
What a wonderful idea. I hope you receive plenty of Blond-Duck-worthy entries!
May 3rd, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Your rose poem made me chuckle.
May 3rd, 2011 at 12:51 pm
What a great idea! Love this!
May 3rd, 2011 at 1:47 pm
What a fun idea!
May 3rd, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Such a fun idea! Way to inspire creativity in those around you!
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:01 pm
I agree with the others who think your poem was adorable! It’s loads of fun just like you!
Glad I can inspire somebody because my kids make me think I actually suck the fun out of everything. ;D I’ll put on my thinking cap for this contest!
May 3rd, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Great idea, I hope you get lots of entries!!
May 4th, 2011 at 5:58 am
great idea to host a contest… can’t wait to read the entries.
May 4th, 2011 at 7:37 am
hey, congratulations on your new writing contest.
look forward to reading the entries!!
betty xx
May 4th, 2011 at 9:37 am
You’re so cute duckie
Wish I could write something other than wise crack comments….
Your babies are looking adorable.
Enjoy your days.
Thelma.
May 4th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Thanks! I’m going to encourage my daughter to enter.
May 5th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
What a wonderful idea Ducky!! I’ll see what I can come up with
Happy Summer!!
May 7th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Sounds like a fun event, and right up your alley. Hope you get some really great entries.
May 9th, 2011 at 7:39 am
What a cute idea. Thank you for inviting me. I am currently suffering through the last 50 pages of my manuscript edits…if I can squeeze this in I most def. will.
May 20th, 2011 at 7:58 am
Hmmm I love this challenge and idea! I wrote something but now that I’ve found and read your rules (very important) I don’t think my entry works. I’ll have to try and conjure something else up. BTW, I LOVE Greece! Sandra D! LOVE IT!