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Novice Contest

 This is the page for the contest run during the year 2010. Please go here for the guidelines and online registration for the present contest.

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Never before published Canadian writers who are Christian, including teenagers and young adults, can win prizes in The God Uses Ink Novice Writing Contest. First prize winners will receive free registration to attend Write! Canada, a value of nearly $400.


The God Uses Ink Novice Contest 2010

The topic for the 2010 contest is "Ignite the creative side of your brain", the theme for this year's Write! Canada conference to be held in Guelph, Ontario from June 17 to 19, 2010. Contest submissions can be in any writing format, including short stories, poems and nonfiction articles. Independent judges who are experienced writers and editors will evaluate the entries and provide helpful feedback.

Entries must be received by March 15, 2010.

 This contest is designed to encourage and recognize new and aspiring writers. For the purposes of this competition, “unpublished” means you have never been paid for something you have written.

Prizes are available in three age categories: teenagers (ages 14 to 19); adults (ages 20 to 39); and age 40 and over.

First prize: Registration for Write! Canada Christian Writers’ Conference, June 17 to 19, 2010 in Guelph, Ontario. (approximate value nearly $400)

Second prize: A $100 gift certificate for The Word Guild (can be used for conference registration, membership, etc.).

Third prize: A $50 gift certificate for The Word Guild (can be used for conference registration, membership, etc.)

Download the Submission Guidelines and the Entry Form.


The God Uses Ink Novice Contest 2009 Winners

 Thank you to all who entered the 2009 contest. Judges were impressed with the caliber of entries and had a difficult time choosing winners. Read the entire news release here.

Here is the list of winners. Congratulations!

Winners Ages 14-19
First prize: free registration to Write! Canada
Esther DeMol of Alma, Ontario, for “Daisy Petals”

Second prize: $100 gift certificate
Stephanie Ford of Minnedosa, Manitoba, for "Roses of Blessing"

Third Prize: $50 gift certificate
R.D. Korvemaker of Wyoming, Ontario, for “God’s Reason Why”

Winner Ages 20-29
First prize: free registration to Write! Canada
Rikki Ratliff of Hamilton, Ontario for “It’s in the Details”

No second or third prize was given.

Winners Ages 30-plus
First prize: free registration to Write! Canada
Ruth Snyder of Glendon, Alberta, for “Gifts from a Loving God”

Second prize: $100 gift certificate
Nikki Rottenberg of Dundas, Ontario, for “Faith in the Journey”

Third prize: $50 gift certificate
Ruth Williams of Guelph, Ontario, for “Sober Blessings for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”