I frequently come across “found money” in my coat pockets. Quarters, pennies, the occassional dollar bill. I rarely transfer them to my wallet with the “real money”. Instead I let them gather in the pockets, usually until I have enough to buy a candy bar. This is the extent of my financial planning: saving spare change until I can buy a candy bar!
I don’t do much better with my time planning. I have a file in my computer for writing contests. The problem is I push emails about contests into the file and forget about them until the deadline is long past.
But I’ve found a contest that allows me to break both these impossible habits. First, I’m going to use that spare change for something that won’t add pounds around my middle. Second, I’m going to enter a contest. This week!
The Shady Side Review Postcard Contest only costs $1.00(I may still have enough change left over for that candy bar!) and the word count is 100 words. I need a day to think about it but tomorrow I’ll let you know a hint about what I wrote.
I love this contest because the prize is a million dollars. Ok, not really. The prize for first, second and third palce is ten glossy postcards featuring your winnning piece. Shady Side gets an A for originality. they’ll also be handing out the postcards this April at The Association of Writers and Writing Programs in Denver.
Want to join me in NOT missing a contest deadline this week? The contest info is at the Shady Side Review site.