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Highlights 2012 contest
stephwc:
Is there really not a thread for this yet? I couldn't find one. The theme for 2012 is: A funny story inspired by an unusual newspaper headline.
I'm curious where people found their unusual newspaper headlines. Your local paper? Online? Finding an unusual headline that's kid-friendly is trickier than I thought. I did find one online though. My draft is finally down to 800 words and I sub it to my critique group again this week.
How's everyone doing with this year's theme?
Steph
Eric Hammond:
Thanks for pointing this out Steph.
And you are right, it is tough!
jojocookie:
I had a story written a year ago that I was planning on sending in. Do you think it would not qualify for the contest because the newspaper story is 50 years old? I was hoping to use the money for The Institute of Children's Literature. What do you think?
:eh2
Stacy:
I was thinking of making up an unusual headline. Do you think it has to be a real headline?
cindoh:
Jojo, I think a headline from 50 years ago would be terrific! The rules don't specify it has to be a modern-day headline, and given that it can take years and years for Highlights to print a story, stories that are extremely topical can be a problem.
Stacy, I don't know about it not being a real headline... I interpreted the rules to mean a real headline but it doesn't actually say that so maybe you'd be okay.
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