From Financial Integrity
2010 Writing Competition
Anyone courageous enough to strive for integrity has stories to tell. In this economy, anyone striving for financial integrity has a story to tell with a unique point of view. Whether you started the journey before the turmoil, or whether it inspired you, we'd like to hear about you, what's worked, what hasn't, what made you laugh, what hurdles you've hit, whether you've crossed them or not.
The more that people share their stories, the better. So, to encourage more stories, any story uploaded to that section of this website, or emailed in to [admin@financialintegrity.org] by the end of March 2010 that also meets some basic standards will be entered. No entry fee. No word limit, though shorter is usually sweeter (under 500 words is best). No subject restrictions, though the story should be about your journey to financial integrity. We have in mind a few hundred words about financial integrity that others will find entertaining and useful, but feel free to surprise us too. Poems are welcome also.
There will be three awards and a member of the FI community is contribution cash prizes for each!
- Most Useful (specific hints or advice) $75
- Most Engaging (inspiring or entertaining) $75
- Best Poem (any format) $75
It will be possible to win in multiple categories. So, a poem could sweep the competition if it was the best poem, the most useful information, and the most engaging writing.
Remember that content is more important than style. What will appeal to other people striving for financial integrity? You can email your story text to admin@financialintegrity.org and we will upload it for you, or see How to add your story for guidelines and instructions on story submittals.
This year's judges will be the NRM board members. Next year's judges will include this year's winners.
All stories will be owned by the author, but New Road Map Foundation and FinancialIntegrity.org will have rights for use on the web site, and in any communications, advertisements, and fund raising literature. The use of Commons 3.0 Copyright is encouraged.
Winners will be announced the day after U.S. Tax Day 2010. (That's April 16, 2010!)