Calling all aspiring fiction writers: Xomba.com, the online community for writers and readers, announced today a contest called “Pitch Xomba A Story.” Contestants, including aspiring novelists, submit a fictional book synopsis between 300 and 1500 words that they would like to pitch to a publisher. The first prize winner will receive a 30-minute phone conversation with Steve Alten, the New York Times bestselling author of Meg and Hell’s Aquarium, among other notable titles.

Second place will win $200, third place will win $100, and fourth place will win a Xomba T-shirt. The winners of “Pitch Xomba A Story” will be announced on the Xomba blog on January 26.

For further details on the contest and to see a sample synopsis, click here: contest details.

Contest Name: Free T-Shirt Giveaway Contest

Contest URL: http://buy-tees.net/2009/11/free-t-post-t-shirt-magazine-contest/

Deadline: 29/11/09

Prizes: 3 x freebie 3 month subscriptions to http://t-post.se - valued at $350 in total - each winner receives 3 designer t-shirts, 1 every 6 weeks!

How to enter: Visit http://buy-tees.net/2009/11/free-t-post-t-shirt-magazine-contest/

How to win: Email your answer to the question at our blog, include your name, email, address, size, gender to receive free prizes with free shipping globally!

Other info: You will need to visit both our blog and t-post for the question, answer and contact details.

Reverse Lumberjack Contest - win a knit Lumberjack Beardhead

http://whatthephoto.com/contest-reverse-lumberjack/

Deadline: 12:00 p.m. EST, Friday, December 4th

Prizes: 5 second prizes will be given - trees planted in your honor in global reforestation projects

1 Grand Prize - Lumberjack Beardhead courtesy of beardheads.com.

Enter by submitting a picture of your beard (fake beards of any kind also accepted!) via email to whatthephoto@gmail.com

Winners will be selected based on awesomeness, originality, and style.

Visit official site for more details.

Prize: Win a $1500 Boscov giftcard
Sponsor: 30giftcards
Expire: 2010-02-28
Entry: One entry per day
http://www.30giftcardsweepstakes.com/Win%20$500%20Boscov%20giftcard.html

Prize: iPod touch is a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. Listen to a mix of songs automatically put together by the new Genius Mixes feature….

Url: http://santasweepstakes.com/online_sweepstakes_Win%20A%20Apple%20iPod%20touch.php

sweeps ends January 31. 2010

sweeps begine November 11. 2009

Rules: http://santasweepstakes.com/rules.php

Url: http://www.get-cash-sweepstakes.com/

Rules: http://www.get-cash-sweepstakes.com/rules.html

Prize: Enter to win daily cash prizes. 175 prizes $37,000 in cash.

Sponsor: get-cash

Expire: 2010-02-28

Entry: One entry per day

Contest Name: Smartbox “Unforgettable Experiences Hunt”

Contest URL: www.smartboxhunt.com

Deadline: November 24, 2009

Prizes: Smartbox prizes including: A Gourmet Retreat; Bed and Breakfast Overnight Stay and Fun Adventures

How to enter: Visit www.smartboxhunt.com , fill out the application form and post a blurb of up to 140 characters on why they should be selected to participate. Contestants have until Tuesday, November 24, 2009 to apply. Please visit the website for additional contest details and rules.

How to win: On Thursday, December 3, Smartbox is hosting an “Unforgettable Experiences Hunt” through Manhattan that is packed with exciting activities. Participants will go through iconic and off-the-beaten-path areas, and the teams that complete this multi-sensory hunt accurately and successfully will receive Smartbox™ prizes.

Other info: Smartbox™ (www.smartbox.com) is the creator of innovative gift cards that provide unforgettable experiences at budget-friendly prices.

THE SEARCH FOR THE FUNNIEST VACATION STORY IS ON…

AND YOUR TICKET TO AN AMAZING VACATION

Enter at YourFatChance.com for a Chance to Win Vacations and Cash Prizes;

Tickle the Hippo to Send Deserving Families on a Dream Getaway

Parsippany, NJ – [November 6, 2009] — Ever catch a flight to the wrong country? Have a hotel give you a squeegee to clean your bathroom after every shower? See an airline have pizza and fried chicken delivered to a plane because they ran out of food? If you have a story, Endless Vacations

Rentals (EVR) wants to hear them via the Laugh Out Loud Vacation Contest.

Building off the success of its first contest, Endless Vacation Rentals (EVR) is turning its focus to funny vacation stories and giving away more than $40,000 USD in prizes.

Running now through Feb. 2, 2010, just click on www.YourFatChance.com and tell that travel story that made you laugh, cry or cringe – the only requirement is that it must be funny (and not lewd). The winner will receive a one-week vacation rental stay, valued at up to $5,000 USD, through EVRentals.com, plus $5,000 USD in cash. Second and third place winners will also receive a one-week vacation and cash in the amount of $2,500 USD and $1,000 USD, respectively. Just by voting for the best story consumers will be entered to win one of six, one-week vacations and cash prizes valued at up to $5,000 USD. And while you are at it, go to www.YourFatChance.com or text “LOL” to 95495 to tickle the Hippo (YourFatChance.com’s mascot) and help Endless Vacation Rentals meet its goal of 100,000 tickles, sending two deserving families on a relaxing getaway.

Voting and tickling concludes on April 2, 2010. Winners will be announced the week of April 19, 2010. To enter a funny vacation story and view full contest rules, visit www.YourFatChance.com.