It's time once again to call in the creative forces of various ghoulish minds out there to compete in the Rense.com 2008 Annual Halloween Splash Art and TRUE Ghost Story Contest! Top placing winners will receive a cash prize and Brad Steiger's book Real Ghosts & Restless Spirits
The Rules... We're looking for everything from the spooky to the spoofy, scary or
hairy, funny or ghastly. Artworks can be political, humorous or dead serious,
so long as they maintain the Halloween/Horror
theme. Want some inspiration? Check out last years entries here.
FORMAT: Please only submit JPG images,
keep the resolution anywhere between 72-100, size should be 468 pixels wide
x a maximum depth of 500 pixels (if you want to submit a larger version
we can shrink it for display). Flash animations welcome if kept under 600k.
Remember, these images are intended to fit our main page splash art section.
You may present your artwork anonymously or with a pseudonym, but for those
who want attention we'll gladly credit your name, website, email -- just
tell us specifically how you wish to be credited. No Zipped files, please.
Each person can enter up to 3 splashes. A Paypal account is preferred
for receiving prize money, but not necessary. (when making your submission
please provide all necessary contact info in case you're a winner). All
info is kept in the strictest of confidence. Second Place Winner - $25 cash + Brad Steiger's book Real Ghosts & Restless Spirits Third Place Winner - $10 cash + Brad Steiger's book Real Ghosts & Restless Spirits
The Rules... We're looking for genuine real-life encounters with the SUPERNATURAL. Could be something from your past, or a recent event that sent shivers down your spine or left you spellbound before the awesome and mysterious world of the unseen and metaphysical. Only TRUE stories, please! No fiction. Submissions must be 1000 words or less and sent "in" the body of an email. No attached docs, please.You may present your story anonymously or with a pseudonym, but for those who want attention we'll gladly credit your name, website, email -- just tell us specifically how you wish to be credited. PLEASE PROOF YOUR SUBMISSION AND SPELL CHECK IT! You may enter up to 2 stories. A Paypal account is preferred for receiving prize money, but not necessary (when making your submission please provide all necessary contact info in case you're a winner). All info is kept in the strictest of confidence. NOTE: Images will only be accepted if they are actual ghost photographs. No other form of illustration is accepted. Thank you! SEND YOUR SUBMISSIONS HERE WITH SUBJECT LINE, ALL CAPS: GHOST STORY CONTEST DEADLINE: Entries must be received by October 27th, 2008 First Place Winner - $50 cash + Brad Steiger's book Real Ghosts & Restless Spirits Second Place Winner - $25 cash + Brad Steiger's book Real Ghosts & Restless Spirits Third Place Winner - $10 cash + Brad Steiger's book Real Ghosts & Restless Spirits |