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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bardsandsages" data-source="post: 2707778" data-attributes="member: 28771">Now in its third year, the <a href="http://www.bardsandsages.com/2006contest" target="_blank">Bards and Sages Writing Contest </a> strives to encourage writers to experiment with speculative fiction.  As mainstream publishers move more and more toward a "reality TV" approach to publishing, we feel it is vital to provide a positive, alternative outlet for creative writers.  We also feel a responsibility to give back to the community, which is why each year's contest also promotes a worthwhile non-profit organization.  Past non-profits have included the <a href="http://www.iwwg.org" target="_blank">International Women's Writing Guild</a> and the <a href="http://www.redcross.org" target="_blank">Red Cross</a>.This year, we are pleased to put our support behind the <a href="http://www.speculativeliterature.org/index.php" target="_blank">Speculative Literature Foundation</a>, an IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit committed to supporting the growth of speculative fiction.  All prize winners and honorable mentions will receive a free one-year membership to this organization as part of their prize packages.We will award a $500 U.S. Saving bond for 1st place, a $200 U.S. Savings bond for 2nd place, and a $50 U.S. Savings bond for 3rd place.  All three winners will also be published together in a collection, and receive royalty payments for sales of the finished work.  Please review the submission guidelines carefully before submitting.</blockquote>

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