This years Creative Writing Contest deadline is March 10, 2003. Categories and maximum word limits are:

· Short Story for Children, to 12 years of age: 900 words
· Short Story for Youth, 13-18 years of age: 900 words
· Short Story for Adults: 2500 words
· Humor: 2000 words
· Non-Fiction Articles: 2000 words
· Memoirs: 2000 words
· Rhymed Poetry: 30 lines max
· Free Verse Poetry: 30 lines max

ENTRY RULES:
1. Manuscripts must be TYPED double-spaced, one side, on 8½ x 11 white paper, top margin at least 1½ inches, sides and bottom 1 inch. 3. A total of 3 SUBMISSIONS is allowed per member, regardless of category. Entry CATEGORY should be typed on the upper right-hand corner of the manuscript. Remember to proofread!!!
4. A CHARGE of $5 PER ENTRY is made to cover cost of printing a booklet of winning entries to be given to winners, all Branch Presidents, and the State Board. Make check payable to Florida AAUW.
5. Mail to Kay Heimgartner, 15 Florabunda Circle, Orange City, FL, 32763, POSTMARKED on or before MARCH 10, 2003.

Entries postmarked after March 10th cannot be considered, according to Kay Heimgartner, contest chair. All entries should be unpublished, recent works. DON’T send your only copy as no entries will be returned. Gerry Tatham, New Smyrna Beach Branch, is in charge of judging. This is always a BLIND judging. Questions? Contact Kay at hkaybob@aol.com

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