Article Writing Contest

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by curtvisek, Nov 6, 2008.

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    Enter to win a 1 year Subscription to Ancestry Magazine and the genealogy e-book “Genealogy Uncovering Your Ancestry”

    Ancestry World Forums is a new genealogical forum website. You can post and participate in discussions with registered members from all over the world. After you create your free account you will be able to customize many options.

    This new website features a world-wide regional approach, allowing people from any country on any continent to not only discuss genealogical topics, but to help with their research as well.

    During the month of November, Ancestry World Forums is hosting a contest to inspire genealogists to write about how their family immigrated to the United States or Canada. There is no one better qualified to tell your family stories then yourself.

    ABOUT THE CONTEST

    Contest Begins: November 6, 2008
    Contest Ends : November 30, 2008

    How to Enter?:

    Register with Ancestry World Forums (http://forums.ancestry-world.com)
    Post an article in the Forum: "Tell Your Family Stories" which is located on the home page.
    The article must be at least 150 words telling about how your family immigrated to the United States or Canada.
    Entries for this contest must be posted by November 30, 2008 to be considered.
    Articles must be original, they should pass Copyscape test, should be written by you and not published anywhere else.
    All submissions must be in English.
    Do not create articles that focus on self promotion (No Spam).
    You should participate in the contest only if you accept all the terms and conditions.
    How winner will be selected?:

    All entries will be read by a panel of judges from Ancestry World Forums. The winner will be selected and announced on December 7, 2008. Prizes will be awarded and delivered by December 10, 2008.

    We hope that enough people take the time to think about and write down their family stories for future generations.
     
    curtvisek, Nov 6, 2008 IP
  2. niewczyk

    niewczyk Peon

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    Are there any age restrictions? My niece would love to write an article.

    Dave
     
    niewczyk, Nov 7, 2008 IP
  3. prhost

    prhost Active Member

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    I selling 2000 Entrecard Credits for Contest Prize

    PM me if interested.
     
    prhost, Nov 7, 2008 IP
  4. curtvisek

    curtvisek Well-Known Member

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    Niewczyk,

    No - There are no restrictions on age. We also encourage students to enter the contest. Genealogy is for everyone.
     
    curtvisek, Nov 9, 2008 IP
  5. rhezbern

    rhezbern Peon

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    as an editor i would like to join the compitation please wait for my PM.
     
    rhezbern, Nov 11, 2008 IP
  6. curtvisek

    curtvisek Well-Known Member

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    PrHost,

    What are Entrecaerd Credit?

    rhezbern,

    I never received your PM.
     
    curtvisek, Nov 12, 2008 IP