http://www.rd.com/sweepstakes-prizes/your-life-contest/

Tell us a true story about you, in 100 words or fewer.

You may enter as many times as you wish with different topics.

Judging: Editors from Reader’s Digest Magazine will select the best stories based on the following criteria: Uniqueness 50%, writing style 25% and universality of appeal 25%. All entries will be judged using the criteria stated above. Judges decisions are final.

Prize(s): One grand-prize winner will receive $5,000 and his/her story will be published in Reader’s Digest Magazine. Reader’s Digest will also select one (1) runner-up winner to receive $500, and six (6) finalists to receive $100 each.

Mar 5 2:43 am