Are You a Poet or Short Story Writer - or Do You Want to Be?

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at writing a short story or a poem, enter Our Mail Network's writing contest. The contests are designed to be fun and geared toward the nonprofessional writer. Entries will be accepted through Jan. 15.

(PRWEB) December 17, 2003

As part of its Grand Opening, Our Mail Network announces two writing contests - a short story contest and a poetry contest. Both contests are open to anyone EXCEPT for Our Mail Network writers, editors, experts, staff, and their immediate families. Entries must be submitted by Jan. 15, and winners will be announced on Jan. 30.

All poetry entries should be in English-language haiku format (three lines, 11 to 14 syllables total, free-form) and should describe the essence of an Up Close & Factual™ Report. An example of this format might be

Short but sweet

Contains answers

I need to know

Format for entries in the short story contest:

• The story must use as many Up Close & Factual titles (or parts thereof) as possible.
• The story must have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
• The use of dialogue is encouraged.
• Maximum length is 200 words (for any story submitted over the 200 word limit, the judges will read only the first 200 words).

Complete rules, prize listing, and an entry form are available at http://www.ourmailnet.com/fun/contest_writing.asp.

Our Mail Network is celebrating its Grand Opening through Jan. 31. The company offers for sale nearly 120 Up Close & Factual Reports by more than 100 writers from around the world. A portion of the sales price of every product is donated to the Adopt-Your-Library Network for the benefit of public libraries.

About Our Mail Network, LLC

Our Mail Network publishes Up Close & Factual Reports, free Family Recreation Guide newsletters, and advertising in Your Neighbor Network. The mission of Our Mail Network is to become "Your Information Center" for families and businesses as well as a significant fundraiser for public libraries.

For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.ourmailnet.com or contact Lillie Ammann at pr@ourmailnet.com.

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