Writing Contests For Personal Growth

Online, April 24, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Writing is an impeccable way to exercise your creative muscles and promote personal growth. In life we're often bogged down with the tedious monotonous duties of every day existence. Having a way to express yourself is a fantastic way to escape those oppressive feelings. Writing can open up the possibilities of expression and creative commitment. Sharing your story opens the door for communication, understanding, and above all experience. Writing allows you experience yourself and the world around you in an unexpected and untethered fashion. Allowing yourself the freedom to let loose on paper will help you grow intellectually, personally, and creatively.

Donna Balon, Editor at Midlife Collage understands the importance of creating and sharing stories. Midlife Collage sponsors weekly writing contests for the top star-rated short story (vignette). All American citizens and legal residents over the age of 40 and older are welcome to enter their original pieces. The Editor selects five vignettes for publication on the website each week. Readers are able to read vignettes submitted by other writers and star rate them during the contest period which lasts from Monday through Sunday. The short story that receives the highest average star rating is then entered into the Winner's Circle and receives a cash prize of $50! While submissions are restricted, ANYONE who is age 18 or over is allowed to star rate and comment on the vignettes in a contest.

Don't let a fear of writing stop you from putting your thoughts down on paper. Creating a writing habit does take practice, but the rewards are outstanding. Check out www.midlifecollage.com today to view the stories of other midlifer's and see what they're writing about. It may just give you the push you need to get started on your journey today!

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