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Summary

Dancing Elephant Press announces a series of five writing contests for 2023 and 2024, each with a $25 prize and specific seasonal prompts, exclusively for DEP writers.

Abstract

Dancing Elephant Press is hosting quarterly writing contests throughout 2023 and into 2024, with each contest offering a $25 cash prize, payable via Zelle. There will be five contests in total, each corresponding to a different season and featuring unique prompts related to Spring, Summer, Fall, Veteran's Day, and Winter. Submissions must be between 500 and 1,000 words, adhere to DEP Standards, and be from writers affiliated with Dancing Elephant Press. The contest schedule is clearly outlined, with specific submission periods and announcement dates for each season's award. The press emphasizes transparency and ample notice for writers, encouraging them to read the submission guidelines and apply as a writer to participate.

Opinions

  • The press values its writers and aims to maintain a transparent relationship with them.
  • The contests are designed to inspire writers, with prompts that encourage reflection on the themes of the seasons and Veteran's Day.
  • The prize money, while modest, is a tangible reward for the writers' efforts and is mentioned as an enticement.
  • The submission guidelines are stringent, ensuring that all entries meet the high standards set by Dancing Elephant Press.
  • The contests are exclusive to DEP writers, fostering a sense of community and loyalty among the press's contributors.

DANCING ELEPHANTS PRESS CONTEST

Quarterly Contest

Hint, there is prize money

Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter — A DR Rawson Gif.

Announcing the contest schedule for Dancing Elephant Press for 2023 and 2024.

There will be 5 contests this year. Each will have exactly the same prize, $25.00, payable via Zelle only. All submissions must be from a Dancing Elephant Press writer. All entries must be more than 500 words but less than 1,000 words in length. All entries shall list the contest as the subtitle. All submissions must meet Dancing Elephant Press Standards.

The contest schedule will be as follows:

Spring (Sub-title will be the DEP Spring Contest). Prompt: How Spring inspires you? Submissions can begin on Mon, Mar 20, 2023 — June 15, 2023; the last day for submissions is the 15th of June. The award will be announced on Wed, Jun 21, 2023, by the day’s end.

Summer (Sub-title will be the DEP Summer Contest). Prompt: How does the idea of summer inspire you? Submissions can begin on Thursday, June 22, 2023 — September 22, 2023; the last day for submissions is the 15th of September, 2023. The award will be announced on Friday, September 22, 2023, by the day’s end.

Fall (Sub-title will be the DEP Fall Contest). Prompt: What does fall mean to you? Submissions can begin on Saturday, September 23, 2023 — December 20, 2023; the last day for submissions is the 15th of September, 2023. The award will be announced on Friday, December 20, 2023, by the day’s end.

Veteran’s Day (Sub-title will be the DEP Veteran’s Day Contest). Prompt: If you could speak directly to a soldier that is now disabled, what would you say? Submissions can begin on October 15, 2023; the last day for submissions is the 5th of November, 2023. The award will be announced on November 11, 2023, by the day’s end.

Winter (Sub-title will be the DEP Winter Contest). Prompt: Tell us why winter is such an important season. Submissions can begin on Friday, December 22, 2023 — February 15, 2024; the last day for submissions is the 5th of February, 2024. The award will be announced on February 28, 2024, by the day’s end.

The rules for submission are the same as any other story that’s posted on Dancing Elephant Press. Only submissions from DEP writers will be accepted. To apply now as a writer. Please read this:

Our goal is to be transparent with our writers and to give plenty of notice. Please consider this just one early notice of intent. There will be more as we approach our next contest date.

We appreciate our writers.

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