Welcome to the Cozy Book Shoppe Inspirational Essay Contest!

We are glad you're here and eager to read your submission. We are looking for essays that will make the reader feel full of hope or encouraged. Whether you write for yourself or write for publications, your essay is welcome here.

Do you see your essay play through your mind as a short film? For a small upcharge, you can have your essay reviewed for script development by the award-winning Southwest Film Productions!

Simple Rules:

1. Must be originally written by you
2. Can be up to 2,000 words long, but may be shorter
3. Deadline is August 31, 2024

Prizes:

• One winner - $250
• Winner's badge to put on your website and promotional materials
• The winning essay will be published on the Cozy Book Shoppe website and social media