Neeman House Publishers Announces $500 'Dig to Write' Essay Contest

A $500 prize is offered to the essay writer who "digs to write."

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 3, 2007 -- Essay contests are a dime a dozen. But an essay contest that requires you to do a little digging before you write is a little harder to find.

"It's a little different, and hopefully quite a bit of fun," explains Yitzchak Goldman of Neeman House Publishers, who launched the "Dig to Write" contest this morning. "In order to compose your essay, you have to locate two words dispersed through the sample chapter of a certain book and string them together to form the title of your essay."

What book?

Their title, of course. It's called The Soul Diet: Ten Steps Towards Metaphysical Health, available on souldiet.com.

How it works:

1. Contestants go to souldiet.com where they download the free sample chapter of the book. They then locate two words from the chapter that are referenced by the following clues:

a. A form of written communication
b. A name of a day of the week

2. They then create a title for their essay from these words. Any theme is permitted, as long as these two words are used in the title.

3. The essay itself should be between 400 and 600 words.

4. They (snail) mail their entry to Neeman House Publishers, 5135 South Garden Street, Seattle, WA, 98118. Entries must be postmarked on or before June 15th, 2007, and should include contact information. No email entries will be accepted. There is no fee to enter.

The judges are looking for creativity and originality but not something completely over-the-top. "There has to be some refinement in the writing. Certainly it should be creative but it should also be subtle. And, of course, poor spelling and grammar will hardly win any favor."

The winner will be announced by August 1st, 2007, and notified by phone. "If we are overwhelmed with entries and our noses are flat on the pages, we may have to extend the deadline." With the winner's consent, the winning entry will be posted to the site.

Can you enter more than once?
"No. Only one entry per person. Nice try, though."

No purchase necessary. Contestants must be 18 or older to enter. One Grand Prize of $500. Entries will not be returned. Entries void where prohibited by law. Information about contestants will not be shared with any party. For further rules and guidelines, or any questions, contact the publisher through souldiet.com

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