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Hurry! There's only one day left to enter GL's Fab Fiction Contest

1. You must submit a piece of totally original fiction (500-1,500 words) between now and July 17th, 2012. Stories should be emailed to contests@girlslife.com with “Fab Fiction Contest” in the subject line.

2. The piece must be either in a Microsoft Word document or pasted in the body of your email.

3. Please double-space your submission and use size 12 Times New Roman font, so our readers will be able read everything you’ve written.

4. Include your name and age at the top of your entry.

5. Each girl can submit up to 3 stories!

Prizes include piles of books, journals, writing supplies and more. Enter now--the clock's ticking!

BY GL ON 7/16/2012 5:15:00 PM

Here is a good cause my friends and I are involved in, it's a page on Facebook called "Hold A Child's Hand". Here's what it's about:
There were many goals we wanted to accomplish with our project. One of our goals was to raise awareness of the importance of the preservative free drug called, Methotrexate. (a drug that helps children fighting cancer) This medication has been in short supply for some time, and we decided that we would contact the congressmen of all 50 states, as well as President Obama, to inform them of the issue. Another goal was to help families who are affected by childhood cancer. To do this, we planned many events to raise money for cancer research and financial assistance for families. Our goal was to raise at least $1000 for a foundation called “Alex’s Lemonade Stand” which focuses on finding a cure for childhood cancer, and providing funds to help families as their child endures treatment. Another goal was to raise $150 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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hi i heard tht we will find out who won in the oct\nov mag and i got it 2day and it wasnt there... do you know when we will know who won? thanks

Hey girl, I'm not sure. Hold tight and I'm sure it will be posted soon.

Lauren I.

by coobs123 on 9/17/2012 1:16:23 PM

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By when will we know if we won?

hey! I'm not sure, it doesn't say on the contest page. Guess we just have to wait and see.

Helen S.

by cutie00 on 9/1/2012 2:30:08 PM

How the heck do I sign up for this? I RULE writing!!!

by bluedogchica on 8/31/2012 6:45:54 PM

MOD, MOD, MOd!! when r u saying the winners??thanks!

by ego4fashion on 8/21/2012 3:58:05 PM

i missed it cuz i was in florida boo :'(

by supernerdychick on 8/7/2012 1:12:09 AM

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will you email us if we win? or will we just have to check back like everyday? if we don't claim our prize in like a week will you give it to someone else? how exactly does it work???

Hey girl,

You don't have to claim your prize, we will send it to you!

Meghan D.

by magazine mayhem on 8/3/2012 11:50:51 PM

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Could you possibly think about have a fan fiction contest? I have a really cool idea but I want to submit it to a contest.
~Thanks!~

While we love all types of writing, GL likes to publish original works to showcase our readers' amazing creativity! It's great that you're doing other writing, too, but our contests are for original fiction.

by FaithPetrowski on 8/3/2012 8:26:30 PM

When will you be posting more contests

by Bookworm2001 on 8/3/2012 5:23:02 PM

will you announce the winners on here? thanks!

Hey chica! We'll make sure you know who the winners are (it might be here, it might be in it's own post). We're still judging for now, so stay tuned, winners will be announced somewhere soon! xoxo

Kate G.

by myfatsquirrel on 7/30/2012 3:39:04 PM

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Is it ok if it is a little over?

I would stick to the word limit to be safe!

by Chrysanthymum on 7/27/2012 11:21:10 PM

I really like contests like this, it gives people the chance to show that they are good writers. I missed the deadline... Kinda makes me sad but oh well. Theres this website, triond.com, and you can publish stuff there, and you can make money off it too. Anyone who wants to look at my profile; http://www.triond.com/users/Lissie+May

by lissie487 on 7/27/2012 3:43:35 PM

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Is it okay if I attached all three of my stories into one email?

Hey girl! I think that is fine! Good luck! xxoo

Maggie P.

by Emilicious on 7/24/2012 1:42:19 AM

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I submitted my story on a microsoft document, but it was microsoft 2003 instead of 2010. is that okay??
thanks!

Should be fine, girly! Good luck! xoxo

by nicole503 on 7/23/2012 3:14:51 PM

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When will the winning story be in the magazine and what issue will it be in?
Love,
<3 Katie Jo <3

Hey Katie Jo,

Not sure yet! It depends on a few things, like when the judge selects a winner and which issue we're putting together at that time. Stay tuned and we'll let you know as soon as we know! <3

Lauren C.

by fashion_bug on 7/22/2012 10:20:17 PM

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Do you know if the winner has been contacted yet? Please tell, for the sake I have been antsy about it since the day they were due.

Hey girlie,

Not yet! It actually took a couple months for a winner to be chosen for the last Fab Fiction Contest - it takes some time for our judge to read through ALL the amazing submissions! Try to be patient and we'll announce the winner when she's picked! <3

by jrprodigy12 on 7/22/2012 10:16:36 PM

can i still apply??

by wannabeamoviestar on 7/22/2012 8:45:08 AM

can i still apply i have the story and people who have read it love it

by wannabeamoviestar on 7/22/2012 8:44:13 AM

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How will we know who won? I sent one in and I wanna find out sooooooooooo badly!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Katie Jo

Hi Katie Jo!

I'm not sure when the winners will be posted, but I'm sure they will be posted on the site. The winners will probably be contacted by e-mail as well. THanks for submitting!

xoxo

Marie H.

by fashion_bug on 7/20/2012 7:20:42 PM

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How can we read the story that won last year?

Hey girl!

The story that won last year appeared in our Feb/March 2012 issue, so check it out if you have it!

Rachael A.

by blue42 on 7/20/2012 2:30:24 PM

Ummm, Mod?
When I asked my question you might have misunderstood. I got it right on email 3. But will it still count?

Yes, each girl can send up to 3 emails, so your third one should definitely count!

Catherine C.

by silverroseart on 7/20/2012 11:21:27 AM

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How will we know who's won? If so, when?

We'll definitely announce the winner on GL.com after our judge has been able to read through all the entries and select a winner. I can't guarantee exactly when because I'm not in charge of the contest announcements, but we did it last year (http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/12/02/the-winner-of-GLs-first-ever-Fab-Fiction-Contest-is.aspx) so stay tuned and I'm sure you'll see soon!

by glitterstars456 on 7/19/2012 6:36:59 PM

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How and when will we know if we won the winx doll giveaway contest? THanyou

The contest doesn't end until August 18th, so definitely sometime after that I wish I could be more specific but I'm not in charge of contests, so I'm not 100% sure!

by catyperry12 on 7/19/2012 3:51:17 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do you have a possible ballpark answer to when we will be getting the results back of who wins???? ive been waiting for this contest for like ever and REALLYYY want to know if mine got selected!! Thanksss!!

Hey chica! Judging is about to start, so we aren't sure when the winners will be announced. Stick with us and we'll keep you updated. Good luck! xoxo

by ilushilo on 7/19/2012 7:09:12 AM

When will the winners be posted?

by rebel_chick on 7/18/2012 2:37:42 PM

is it okay if when i sent the email if i typed the title in the email and not my story?

by Milkshakes99 on 7/17/2012 11:26:13 PM

can it be a poem I'm going to submit it anyway so I make the time

by redsgirl88 on 7/17/2012 11:20:50 PM

I have a few questions: About how many people have entered, about when will we find out the winners, and will correct grammar help any? Thanks in advance!

by Ally R. on 7/17/2012 10:01:38 PM

About how many stories have you guys gotten, and about when will we find out the readers. Oh! And(sorry) one more question, does correct grammar help any? Thank you!

by Ally R. on 7/17/2012 9:24:04 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!!!! I sent in my story @ 1:30 AM July 18. Does it still count??? it was still technically July 17th, right????
-kind of late

hey! I'm not sure what they'll accept but if it's time stamped as 7/17 their time then they probably will

by glitterstars456 on 7/17/2012 7:34:02 PM

Mod,
Does my story have to have a title?

Hey! If you don't want it to, just call it "Untitled"

by olowe on 7/17/2012 7:16:14 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!!! Is it too late to submit my story?? And what if it turns out to be over 1500 words????

Hey! If you get it in today I'm sure that's fine, but you have to keep it under 1500 words

by Olowe on 7/17/2012 5:56:50 PM

Mod,
I kept screwing up when emailing. first i forgot my name and age, then to attatch it, then finall got it right. Will I still be counted?

Hey Girl

As long as in your second email you sent your information along with your story you'll be fine. Happens to the best of us.

good luck!

Simone S.

by silverroseart on 7/17/2012 3:54:12 PM

can you send it in on the 17th?

Yup! As long as it's in by the end of the day

by annaflower on 7/17/2012 3:13:07 PM

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Is it too late? I have one more story to enter and I almost forgot!

Hey girl! Send it in today! Good luck! xoxo

by unicornninja on 7/17/2012 1:43:12 PM

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When will we know the winners?

Hey girl! We aren't sure yet, we have to see how many stories we get! xoxo

by coobs123 on 7/17/2012 12:43:36 PM

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hey when it says to put your name do they mean your first and last name or just your last name?

Hey girl! Put your first name and your last initial! xoxo

by Icecreamluver on 7/17/2012 11:25:04 AM

Like the page on Facebook: "Hold A Child's Hand"! It's for a really good cause!

by thumperella14 on 7/17/2012 10:23:57 AM

by thumperella14 on 7/17/2012 10:23:26 AM

I put my stories as microsoft and in the body is that okay? I did this just in case

Hey chica! That's fine! Good luck!

by valpalpark on 7/17/2012 1:40:42 AM

I am just soooo excited!!!!

by bosarahe on 7/16/2012 11:38:28 PM

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by pretty123 on 7/16/2012 11:23:53 PM

by pretty123 on 7/16/2012 11:18:05 PM

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how do you know if you win or not?

Hey girlie,

GL will contact you and let you know! Jordan S.

by gleek97 on 7/16/2012 10:14:32 PM

WATCH THIS! It's me singing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T1gcoC2Lqg

by fireworks1071 on 7/16/2012 9:50:35 PM

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Do you have to double-space your submission if you're emailing it (because it's not possible to double-space in yahoo email or gmail)?

hey! why not double space it in a word document and get an adult to help you attach it to an email and submit it

by heartandsoul on 7/16/2012 8:47:31 PM

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im getting ready to submit my second story...is it ok that it ends with a cliff hanger???

hey!

Totally

by violinplayerXOXO on 7/16/2012 8:31:06 PM

Totally awesome! I need to revise my story and submit it.

by Acutiebookworm on 7/16/2012 7:45:54 PM

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Is there only one winner or is there a second place, third place, and so on?

hey! sometimes more than one person wins first place but other times it's just one winner, yes

by nicole503 on 7/16/2012 6:39:15 PM

Becca G.

is modding

Lauren R.

is modding

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