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Dream Quest One

Poetry and Writing Contest

*SUMMER 2015*

 

Postmark deadline: July 31, 2015 

 

Attention! Yes, there is still time to submit your wonderful poems and short stories to enter this contest electronically via email or by postal mail. So far there have been many beautifully written entries received and we will continue accepting entries until the postmark deadline of July 31, 2015 at 11:59PM – Pacific Standard Time (PST). Multiple and simultaneous entries in both the Poetry & Writing Contests are welcome. Enter Now! for a chance to win cash prizes totaling $1275.00. Keep writing and never stop dreaming! 
 

Wishing you the best,

Andre L. West, Editor
 
 
Hello and Welcome to Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest! This poetry contest and writing contest is open to everyone and international.  We are excited about showcasing the creative writing and poetic talent, skill and ability of all poets and writers.  We hope that you have inspiration to display the beauty and art of writing short stories and poems for the entire world to see your “gift of a dream.”


Writing C
ontest entries may be written on a maximum of (5) pages, either neatly handwritten or typed, single or double line spacing, on any subject or theme.

  • Poetry Contest entries may be written on any subject or theme. All poems must be 30 lines or fewer and either neatly handwritten or typed, single or double line spacing.

Please read the “Official Rules” for complete guidelines.


*Postmark deadline: July 31, 2015

The Mission of Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is to inspire, motivate and encourage anyone having the desire or love of poetry and writing, to continue doing so without fear of failure or success! Remember, in whatever you do, “it’s okay to dream,” for dreams do come true… 
 

                                   

Win Prizes!

Poetry Contest:                                                        

First Place… $250.00
Second Place… $125.00
Third Place… $50.00
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Writing Contest:

First Place… $500.00
Second Place… $250.00
Third Place… $100.00
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There is a $10.00 (US dollars) entry fee per short story submitted and a  $5.00 (US dollars) entry fee per poem submitted.


Contestants may enter via PayPal or through the mail. An entry form is also available in the “Enter Now” section.

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Click on the links below to the read all Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Winter 2014 – 2015 winning poems and short stories in the Dare to Dream pages:


First Poetry Prize ($250): “Butterfly” by Geninne M. Woods of Lihue, Hawaii


Second Poetry Prize ($125):
 “Bruise” by Candace M. Armstrong of Murphysboro, Illinois


Third Poetry Prize ($50): “Autumn Shadows” by Ryusuke Kawachi of Tokyo, Japan

 


First Writing Prize ($500): MEMORIES OF THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER by Jill A. Weatherholt of Matthews, North Carolina


Second Writing Prize ($250): THE POWER OF ONE MAN, WITH SONG by Lee Davis of Mountain View, Missouri


Third Writing Prize ($100): THE SOUND OF TULIPS by Jim Xie of Ontario, Canada


Note: You may find all previous Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest Winners from Winter 2005-2006 to the present, 

in the POETRY PLACE and WRITE THIS WAY! pages.
>via: http://www.dreamquestone.com