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Amateur Correspondent, v. 2, issue 2, September-October 1937
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ATTENTION Amateur Writers Can You Write a Story Around This Month's Cover? Artist Burton C. Blanchard recently submitted to us a drawing that we thought very fine, but which, unfortunately, had no connection with any story in our files, nor, so far as we know, with any written. But the drawing was so good, we decided that we just had to use it somehow; and after much editorial cogitation, we hit upon the idea of using it on this month's cover by way of challenging the imaginations of some of you would-be authors with the request that you try to write a short story around the decidedly thought-provoking scene Mr. Blanchard has drawn. As we see things, we are encouraging the talents of those among you who think you have the stuff that makes writers, In fact, the more we think of it, the more we like the idea. Many of you would feel well repaid for your efforts by the mere prospect of seeing your story in print; but we realize that there must be an added inducement for some, who are---alas!---not quite so blessed with the literary spirit, pure and simple. Therefore, in an effort to get all of you to try your hand in this contest, we are offering to the writer of the best story a copy of Slater La Master's well-known novel, The Phantom in the Raimbow, in book-form and in excellent condition. The writer of the story adjudged second best will receive a two-year subscription to the Correspondent---if that may be considered an inducement. There are but three restrictions---the story must be fantastic in nature; it must not exceed 1500 words in length; and, most important, only stories by amateur writers will be considered. The closing date of this contest is October 30, 1937, and all manuscripts must be in our hands by that time. We cannot, of course, undertake to return stories which do not have sufficient postage attached. We shall select the two stories which we consider best, and the first prize-winning story will appear in our seventh issue, the other to follow in our eighth. If you are really sincere in your efforts to improve your writing ability, we are confident that you will enter this little contest. Mail all manuscripts to: AMATEUR CORRESPONDENT 130 William Street Belleville, New Jersey
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ATTENTION Amateur Writers Can You Write a Story Around This Month's Cover? Artist Burton C. Blanchard recently submitted to us a drawing that we thought very fine, but which, unfortunately, had no connection with any story in our files, nor, so far as we know, with any written. But the drawing was so good, we decided that we just had to use it somehow; and after much editorial cogitation, we hit upon the idea of using it on this month's cover by way of challenging the imaginations of some of you would-be authors with the request that you try to write a short story around the decidedly thought-provoking scene Mr. Blanchard has drawn. As we see things, we are encouraging the talents of those among you who think you have the stuff that makes writers, In fact, the more we think of it, the more we like the idea. Many of you would feel well repaid for your efforts by the mere prospect of seeing your story in print; but we realize that there must be an added inducement for some, who are---alas!---not quite so blessed with the literary spirit, pure and simple. Therefore, in an effort to get all of you to try your hand in this contest, we are offering to the writer of the best story a copy of Slater La Master's well-known novel, The Phantom in the Raimbow, in book-form and in excellent condition. The writer of the story adjudged second best will receive a two-year subscription to the Correspondent---if that may be considered an inducement. There are but three restrictions---the story must be fantastic in nature; it must not exceed 1500 words in length; and, most important, only stories by amateur writers will be considered. The closing date of this contest is October 30, 1937, and all manuscripts must be in our hands by that time. We cannot, of course, undertake to return stories which do not have sufficient postage attached. We shall select the two stories which we consider best, and the first prize-winning story will appear in our seventh issue, the other to follow in our eighth. If you are really sincere in your efforts to improve your writing ability, we are confident that you will enter this little contest. Mail all manuscripts to: AMATEUR CORRESPONDENT 130 William Street Belleville, New Jersey
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