Each submission will be evaluated by our judges, and a Grand Prize will be awarded for the best overall submission. Each category will include a division for adults and another for students; so there will actually be two winners in each category. Honorable mention prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
Contest Grand Prize: $300 cash award and inclusion in the Write To Woof Anthology, as well as a copy of the 2009 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market resource guide.
Category First Prize: The Winner in each of the ten categories receives a $150 cash award and inclusion in the Write To Woof Anthology, and the 2009 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market resource guide.
Top Fundraiser Prize: The top fundraiser will receive … $50 cash award and a $25 gift card to Petco.
Honorable Mention Prizes:
The Darkest Evening Of The Year; by Dean Koonz
Enjoy this wonderfully inscribed hard-bound copy of this #1 New York Times Best Seller by the author himself!
“Koontz delivers suspense for all seasons with a transcendent thriller – a heart-gripping tour de force featuring a dedicated dog rescuer, a very special golden retriever she saves, and the murderous adversaries they must face together.”
Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives with his wife, Gerda, and the enduring spirit of their golden retriever, Trixie, in southern California.
Journal Of A Lifetime; by Lisa M. Wolfe
Enjoy this beautifully inscribed soft-bound copy of Lisa M. Wolfe’s inspiring book, “Journal of a Lifetime”. A Woofer herself, Lisa wrote this book in just 30 days, winning a publishing contract shortly thereafter. This year, Lisa has won an advance to write the next book in this series … Watch for it at a bookseller near you, coming soon!
The Art Of Racing In The Rain; by Garth Stein
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life … and only a dog could tell it …
Autographed by the author, this hardcover edition is sure to be a prize to be cherished through the years.
Dynamic Life Chiropractic Center; Dr. Judge
Dr. Judge offers the gift of good health as a reward for your writing and fund-raising efforts! Experience the wonder of chiropractic healing with a Gift Certificate valued at $205, including a Free Exam and 1st set of X-rays. This gift certificate is transferable.
Yoga Shelter
We can only keep what we have by giving it away. At the Yoga Shelter there are no levels or hierarchy of classes. Our paths may be unique, but our destination is the same … oneness. With that in mind, we use Sanga Yoga to achieve this. Sanga means a community that encourages and nurtures each others’ growth.
Yoga Shelter is providing a 30-day unlimited gift certificate, which is valid at all three of their locations in Michigan.
