Participants still have 3 weeks in order to cross the last “t” and dot the final “i” in their articles. The submission deadline is April 1 for entering DGS’s 2014 Writing Contest.
The Society hopes that your readers will enter our contest. First prize is $500, second prize is $300 and third prize is $150.
The following provides the particulars regarding topics, writing guidelines, etc.:
- Cross That Final “t” and Dot That Last “i”
- Submission Deadline is April 1
- Dallas Genealogical Society 2014 Writing Contest with Cash Prizes
Dallas, TX , March 8, 2014 – The Dallas Genealogical Society is pleased to announce its 2014 Writing Contest for original material on topics of interest to genealogists and family historians. The contest is open to members and nonmembers of the DGS. Hobbyists, transitional, and professional genealogists are welcome to submit entries. Submissions may include genealogies, family histories, and case studies that demonstrate use of genealogical methodology, techniques, and sources.
While the DGS has a goal of preserving Dallas area history, subject matter for the competition is not
limited to the local geographic area except as defined in the contest Rules and Guidelines.
Entries will be judged on accuracy, clarity of writing, and overall impact and interest. They may not
have been previously published. The submission deadline is April 1, 2014. Winners will be announced in July 2014.
First prize is $500, second prize is $300 and third prize is $150.
Complete Rules and Guidelines are available at: http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/Info/Guidelines.pdf
“Once again this is an opportunity for genealogists and family historians to preserve some of their family history and to achieve recognition for their work,” said Marianne Szabo, Director of Publications Content. “The contest offers a unique venue for researchers to tell part of their story.”
