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Posted by: Cleo_Serapis Nov 6 11, 11:43

WELCOME TO OUR EIGHTH ANNUAL MMHC - MOSAIC MUSINGS HOLIDAY CLASSIC!

THIS YEAR'S MMHC is now open from NOVEMBER 6th through DECEMBER 18th. PLEASE POST YOUR ENTRIES AS "NEW TOPICS" IN THE MMHC FORUM http://forums.mosaicmusings.net/index.php?showforum=47


The owners and operators of the Mosaic Musings (MM) web site are extending an offer to its members to compete in a Holiday contest. The Holiday season has always been a special time for us and we wish to share with others, while providing opportunities for writers and artists to have some fun.

Eligibility:

1. Only active members in good standing of Mosaic Musings (according to MM site rules) may post a submission.

2. Each submitter must have been an active member in good standing at least one month prior to the start of the contest.

3. Submissions must utilize the theme from one of the following holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid El-fitr and/or Winter Solstice.

4. Previous year's winner may not compete the following year.

5. Only the first FIFTY submissions will be accepted for each contest. Each member may submit a maximum of TWO entries, with one exception: if we have not reached our target of FIFTY posts two weeks prior to the end date of December 18th, then members may submit more than two entries until we reach our target of 50, or the end date (whichever comes first).

6. Submissions must be in the form of a short story (5,000 words or less) or poem (any form).

7. All entries must be submitted by 5PM on December 18th.

8. Mosaic Musings staff will deem appropriate content.

9. Entries must be the original work of the writer.

10. Entries must comply with all aspects of Mosaic Musings Terms of Use and Privacy Policy located in the forum and at the Home page, http://www.mosaicmusings.net/policies.htm.

11. There is no entry fee required for this contest.

12. Entries must be written and submitted in English.

13. In odd numbered years, 2005, 2007, 2009, etc. images and artwork may be submitted.

14. The winner will have recognition & bragging rights and will also display the fabulous MMHC mini-plaque in their signature as well as in their winning entry.

Requirements & Rights:

1. Entries must comply with all aspects of Mosaic Musings Terms of Use and Privacy Policy located in the Site and at the Home page, http://www.mosaicmusings.net/policies.htm.

2. Content displayed on the Site is protected under U.S. Copyright laws and cannot be copied, altered, uploaded, transmitted, published, distributed, reproduced or sold, in whole or in part for any purpose other than for non-commercial and personal use. Further restrictions on the Content may depend on the Forum Participation Rules associated with the Forum in which the Content is posted. All works posted on the Site are submitted on a voluntary basis. This allows Mosaic Musings to display and archive such works within Site, and if applicable, allows members to comment on such works. All exclusive rights are reserved by the respective copyright owners and no redistribution including publication or reproduction in any form is permitted without express permission of the copyright owner.

3. Members will not post, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, obscene, abusive, tortuous, defamatory, libelous, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable.

4. Mosaic Musings is not liable for any loss or damage arising from entrant’s failure to comply with the Terms of Use located at http://www.mosaicmusings.net/policies.htm.

5. If applicable (and with written permission by the entrants), all proceeds from the sale of any Holiday Classic chapbooks shall be deemed the property of Mosaic Musings web site, and shall be used as deemed appropriate by the owners and operators for the well being of the site.

Voting Process:

1. Voting for the winning submission will be conducted by (5) non-participating judges (either from MM or external or both) who will use a points scoring method (similar to what we use for determining the Odin comp winners). Each of the five will select their top three nods and assign a point score to them: 3 points for their first choice, 2 for their second choice and 1 for their third choice. This would equate to a total score of 30. Whichever submission receives the largest points score in that process would be deemed the winner.

2. In the event of a tie, a staff poll will be conducted for those submissions to determine the winner.

3. Voting will be conducted from December 19th to end of day, January 5th, 2012.

4. All decisions of the judges are final.

Contest Deadlines:

1. Contents will be accessible to members real time, whenever possible. The contest for the ‘Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic’, will close for judging at 5PM on December 18th.

Judges:

1. Five guest judges will be chosen, all of which do not have a submission that year. These can be all internal members, or external poets or a combination of both.

2. The winner will be announced on January 15th, or somewhere thereabouts.

3. The winner and finalists will be posted on Mosaic Musings site.

4. All decisions of the judges are final.

5. Judging will take place within 14 days following the closing of the contest. Please allow an additional 14 days for the announced winners to be notified.

Notification:

1. The winner will be notified by email.

2. Non-winners will not be notified of contest results.

3. All entries will be archived in our 'members-only' forum, 'MMHC Halls of Montezuma'.

We, at Mosaic Musings, strive to bring out the creative side of our members. If you seek a free contest or challenge, we offer several in our 'Mount Olympus' category throughout the year, but you must be a member to participate. Can we initiate your intellection by expression? Thank you for visiting our Site! Please come again.

Posted by: Cleo_Serapis Dec 10 11, 11:28

The two entries per member restriction is now lifted. You may submit as many entries as you like until we either reach 50 or come to the end of day on 18 December, 2011.

Happy Holidays!
~Cleo

Posted by: Cleo_Serapis Feb 25 12, 10:43

This is now in the hands of the judges - final tallies underway. Good luck all!