Released on: 31, December 1969
, Author: Susan Daffron
, Audience: Internet related
SANDPOINT, Idaho February 16, 2008 Whether they want to create a "shaggy dog story" or just a heartwarming tale,writers have a new opportunity to tell the world about their favorite dogs, thanksto a new writing contest from Logical Expressions, Inc. Dogs can be silly,inspiring, goofy, loyal, heartwarming, and fun, and almost all dog lovers have astory to tell about their favorite canine.
The contest is being held in honor of Freelance Writers week, but it is open toprofessional and amateur writers, freelance or not. Essays can be about "bad" dogslike Marley (of "Marley and Me" fame), heroic like Lassie, or just a great "bestfriend" story. Entrants are eligible to win free writing software and theopportunity to be published in a book.
Book authors and publishers Susan Daffron and James Byrd of Logical Expressions,Inc. will select approximately 20 winners from the entries received. Authors of theselected stories receive a free license for Logical Expressions IdeaWeaver writingsoftware (a $50 value) and a free copy of the book of dog stories when it ispublished.
Like other pet books from Logical Expressions (Happy Hound and Happy Tabby), thebook of essays will be offered to animal shelters and humane groups at a discountfor use as a fundraising tool. One story will also be selected as a Grand Prizewinner. This author receives the other prizes, a $50 Grand Prize, and will bewritten up as a case study on the IdeaWeaver Web site with a link back to theauthor's site (if available).
Although the contest does not have an entry fee, participants must download the freetrial of IdeaWeaver and follow the instructions on the contest page to enter.Entries must be 800-1500 words and received by March 31, 2008.
"IdeaWeaver" is free to try for 30 days. A license costs $49.95. The free trialdownload of the software is available at: www.IdeaWeaverSoftware.com. The sitefeatures a free "getting started" video, case studies, and a free e-course called"Get Unstuck! 15 Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity, Get Organized, and Finish YourWriting Project." Click the Writing Contest link for the Dazzling Dogs contest entryinstructions and rules. For information on other products, visit:www.logicalexpressions. com
Source: Express-Press-Release.com
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