WLH Writing Contest


The moving finger writes; and having writ, moves on...
--Edward Fitzgerald--
Welcome to the First Annual WLH Essay and Poetry Writing Contest. The contest is open to the people of all nations. Participants have the chance to show their talent within. Selected works will be published in major web sites, courtesy of Liberty Publication, and the chance to be discovered. Winners shall be bringing pride to their nationality and family.

This contest is sub-divided into the following categories:

  • Essay: Works should be at 8,000 to 15,000 words.
  • Poem: Works should be at 1,000 to 5,000 words.


    • Prize awards for each category are:
    USD$25,000 for 1st place; $10,000 for 2nd; $5,000 for 3rd; $1,000 each for 4th and 5th. All participants will receive award certificates. In addition, all winners will recieve publicity cyberwide.

    Eligibility and Mechanics:

  • This contest is open to any individual who has the knowledge to write and the ability to express one's view. Participants should first fill up the registration form to be eligible for the contest. Submission of works will be from April 1st till December 31st, 1999.
  • All entries must be typed, double-spaced and either mailed or emailed within the contest date.
  • No more than one submission per category can be submitted from any participant. Participants should submit a never before   published work.
  • Submissions will be reviewed by the Editorial board and staff of the World Lecture Hall. The selection of prize winners will be made by the Awards Director together with the Board of Judges. It is anticipated that award selections will be made and entrants notified no later than February 1, 2000. The winning essay will be published in addition to cash prizes.

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    Again, thank you for supporting this contest.
     

    Best Wishes,
    Patrick Chua
    Chairman and Director
    World Lecture Hall
     

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