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Personal Essay Contest

Do you like to write blogs as in Personal essays? Then this is the contest for you!


Rules:
1. No prompt.
2. 500 words-750 words.
3. Enter the forum with {entry:XXX} or {bitem:XXX}, XXX being ID number.
4. Must be newly written.
5. Judge will be WakeUpAndLive~snowflake wonder Author Icon
6. Deadline: July 15, 2023.


"The hallmark of the personal essay is its intimacy. The writer seems to be speaking directly into your ear, confiding everything from gossip to wisdom. Through sharing thoughts, memories, desires, complaints, and whimsies, the personal essayist sets up a relationship with the reader, a dialogue - a friendship, if you will, based on identification, understanding, testiness, and companionship."
Phillip Lopate in The Art of the Personal Essay.



First prize: 75 K Awardicon
Second prize: 25 K Awardicon
Third Prize: 10 K Awardicon
Honorable Mention: WakeUp MB at judge's discretion




Entries:

1."Foods and Drinks I've Tried in Korea" Open in new Window. by Schnujo Author Icon
2."Invalid Item" Open in new Window. by empathyp
3."The Junk Drawer" Open in new Window. [18+] by B𖢔ų*ҽlf*ҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
4."The Inspiration of a Lifetime" Open in new Window. [E] by Dr Gonzo Author Icon
5."Halloween, Circa 1988" Open in new Window. by Jim Author Icon
6."Invalid Item" Open in new Window. by Evie 🏳️‍🌈 write&blog Author Icon
7."A Partial Journey into My Life" Open in new Window. by AmyJo-Where did 2025 go??? Author Icon
8."One Cannot Live Synecdoche" Open in new Window. [E] by Slight Author Icon
9."A guy named Joe." Open in new Window. by ~SilverBelleMoon~ Author Icon
10."~ ruwth and Writing.Com: The Beginning of the Adventure ~" Open in new Window. by ruwth Author Icon
11."Subtlety" Open in new Window. by Gaby Author Icon
12."Fighting back or giving in" Open in new Window. by I saw Mommy kissing Dave Ryan Author Icon
13."Vivid Dreams" Open in new Window. by 🦃 intuey Grateful & Blessed Author Icon
14."Invalid Item" Open in new Window. by marymuses
15 "07-03-23 Personal Essay Contest Entry" Open in new Window. by Maddie Silver & Gold Stone Author Icon
16."The Girl With the Birdy Tattoo" Open in new Window. [13+] by Elisa, Snowman Stik Author Icon
17."Food Imperialism” " Open in new Window. [E] by JCosmos Author Icon
18."Why do I write?" Open in new Window. [E] by Krismouse Author Icon
19."Invalid Item" Open in new Window. by tracker Author Icon
20."The Graduate" Open in new Window. [ASR] by winklett Author Icon
21."Black Sheep of the Family" Open in new Window. [ASR] by Kit Author Icon
22. "Glenda's Chickens" Open in new Window. by Solace.Bring Author Icon
23."Invalid Item" Open in new Window. by Tegs Author Icon
24."Inspired by Hoarders" Open in new Window. [13+] by Jeff Author Icon

Donations welcome. *Bigsmile*

Thanks, Lilli - Coffee Elf ☕ 🎄 Author Icon for the Orange Awardicon.

Donations:
Charity Marie - <3 Author Icon
Dr Gonzo Author Icon
Naomi Author Icon
marymuses
tracker Author Icon
winklett Author Icon
Solace.Bring Author Icon


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