Dear Reader,
It's time to enter the 16th Annual Write a DearReader Contest. Now before you tell yourself you're not a writer, or you can't think of anything to write about, let me tell you about my friend Linda.
One of the things I admire most about Linda is that she steps right up and asks questions. Inquisitive, in a child-like, fun nature, Linda doesn't think twice about asking a stranger "What are you doing?" or "What is that thing used for?" Asking the why, who, what, where, and when comes naturally to my friend. It's part of her personality, and when she asks the question, there's always an interesting story in the answer.
So you see, there are stories all around you. You have plenty of material. You don't have to be a writer, you might have never even considered entering a writing contest, and that's a good thing. Those qualities make you the perfect candidate to enter and win, because I offer the contest in hopes of giving folks the opportunity to try something different--no pressure--and just have fun. And I get to read hundreds of great stories written by book club readers.
If you need more inspiration, read last year's winning entries, view the cash prizes and contest guidelines, click here.
Don't be shy, there's a story inside of you and I can't wait to read it.
Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
AUTHORBUZZ: Click here to discover new books, "meet" the authors and enter to win.
* This month's Penguin Classics book is THE PENGUIN BOOK OF ITALIAN SHORT STORIES, introduced, edited and with selected translations by Jhumpa Lahiri. I have a copy to share, start reading and enter today
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