Beedle the Bard Writing Contest
Harry Potter fans will know all about Beedle the Bard, and they are the target audience for this new, international writing contest, which is being sponsored by Amazon online bookstores. Here's part of their email I received...
As someone who has purchased a Harry Potter book from Amazon.co.uk, you might like to know about the Beedle the Bard Ballad Writing Contest. Muggles 13 and older in 24 countries are invited to submit a creative, English-language piece of 100 words or less on one of three Harry Potter themes. The winner will receive a Grand Prize including a trip for two to London to spend a weekend with The Tales of Beedle the Bard, J.K. Rowling's handcrafted book of fairy tales.
The Grand Prize includes transport to London, two nights' lodging at a London hotel, and an expense allowance. In addition, each of the finalists from the two age groups will receive an Amazon Gift Certificate in the amount of $1,000.
The contest is in two categories, one for those aged 13 to 17, the other for those aged 18 and over. To enter, you have to answer one of the following three questions creatively in 100 words or less:
* What songs do wizards use to celebrate birthdays?
* What sports do wizards play besides Quidditch?
* What have you learned from the Harry Potter series that you use in everyday life?
You can read full details at http://tinyurl.com/6mv2s7 . If that shortcut link doesn't work, just go to the Books page of your local Amazon store and you should see a link there.
Finally, note that the closing date for submissions is April 22, so you don't have huge amounts of time if you want to enter.
Good luck!
As someone who has purchased a Harry Potter book from Amazon.co.uk, you might like to know about the Beedle the Bard Ballad Writing Contest. Muggles 13 and older in 24 countries are invited to submit a creative, English-language piece of 100 words or less on one of three Harry Potter themes. The winner will receive a Grand Prize including a trip for two to London to spend a weekend with The Tales of Beedle the Bard, J.K. Rowling's handcrafted book of fairy tales.
The Grand Prize includes transport to London, two nights' lodging at a London hotel, and an expense allowance. In addition, each of the finalists from the two age groups will receive an Amazon Gift Certificate in the amount of $1,000.
The contest is in two categories, one for those aged 13 to 17, the other for those aged 18 and over. To enter, you have to answer one of the following three questions creatively in 100 words or less:
* What songs do wizards use to celebrate birthdays?
* What sports do wizards play besides Quidditch?
* What have you learned from the Harry Potter series that you use in everyday life?
You can read full details at http://tinyurl.com/6mv2s7 . If that shortcut link doesn't work, just go to the Books page of your local Amazon store and you should see a link there.
Finally, note that the closing date for submissions is April 22, so you don't have huge amounts of time if you want to enter.
Good luck!
Nick at 2:14 AM 
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