Saturday, January 19, 2008

Steal From The Best Contest


Hazel Street Productions has rounded up some of their favorite lines from famous movies for their newest writing contest. The prizes are:
First place: $750,
Second place $150,
Third place $75,
(17) Fourth places $25 each
Each submission must contain one of the seven phrases below. Pick one per submission.
1. “I didn’t know the meaning of fear until I kissed Becky.”

2. “Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction, but uh... everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?”

3. “Don't say that you're more sorry than I am, because I'm capable of being just as sorry as you are…”
4.“Murderers are the best I think; they’re so polite.”

5.“Just forget you ever saw it. It's better that way.”

6. “I'm going to rest my eyes for a moment. But go on. I am listening...”

7. “I hate it when someone gives away the ending.”

*Each submission must be between 800 and 2500 words long.
*Fees: $10.00 for up to two submissions per person. $15.00 for 3 to 5 submissions per person.

Entries may be submitted via their website here
Deadline: March 15th, 2008

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Writing Thought of the Week


"When I sit down at my writing desk, time seems to vanish. I think it's a wonderful way to spend one's life. " ~ Erica Jong