VBS Writing/Poetry Contest Details

• Short Story
• Poem
• Poetry Performance

Submission Dates:
May 1, 2008-July 1, 2008

Download Contest Flyer

Short Story: Submit up to a five 8.5 x 11 page short story typed in “Microsoft Word” format in 12 pt. (font size) and the paragraphs double spaced.

Poem: Submit (1) to (2) page edited poem (Saved in Microsoft Word Format).

Poetry: Perform 3 minutes of poetry for a lifetime of fame.

Prize for Poems/Short Story: $6,200 Package

• $1000
• The winners will receive a book package deal from VBS Publishing.
• Assistance with the completion of story (all rights to short story/manuscript/poems will go to the author/winner).
• We will do all of the required editing, formatting, layout and cover design
• 50 biz cards
• 50 flyers
• 50 book marks
• 50 copies of your book
• we will send your book off two three major publishers
• we will set up a book signing

• $1000
• The winners will receive a studio and Performance
Package Deal from VBS Publishing.
• The Performer will layout track in studio for CD
• We will design your CD and Cover
• Photo Shoot for Billboard/Magazine/Newspaper
• Winner announced on WJLB Ad
• Perform at “The Youth Black & White Event July 21, 2008
• 50 CD’S
• 50 Biz Cards
• 50 Flyers
• Acting Role Performance in a Poetry Bar Scene of Upcoming Film, “Diamond In The Ruff”