Salt of the Earth Press Skill-Based Contest
Congratulations! You've taken the first step in being recognized for your skills in writing!

Now that you've paid your entry fee, it's time to get down to the business of entering your essay to the contest. You have 7 days from the time you paid your entry fee to send in your entry.

Essay: Win cash prizes and a chance at being published!

This contest demonstrates skill in writing. Dates: All entries must be received by the deadline Entitled: Follow the contest theme

• Entry Format: Essays must be submitted electronically. You may write your essay in any program you feel comfortable with, but it must be sent in as text within the body of an email. Do not send it as an attachment! You will be disqualified if you send your entry as an attachment to an email.
• The subject line of your email should be the name of the contest theme (i.e. "Spring")
• In the body of your email include the number of words in your essay (not counting the title). Your essay should follow the essay rules.
• Include your PayPal Transaction ID number (it is in the email you received after you paid your entry fee). This will be your entry number and is cross indexed only to be sure you paid your entry fee. Your name will not be associated with your entry to ensure fair and impartial judging.
• Do not include any other information! Your email will be printed and submitted to the judges. It will be disqualified if you include any other information. All contact information was gathered during your entry fee payment.
• Email your entry to: editorial@saltpress.com

• Focus: Entries must focus on the contest theme. Entrant will demonstrate originality (25%), expression (25%), creativity (25%), and composition (25%).
• Entry Fee: Must be paid before sending your entry!

• If you have not already paid your entry fee or if you would like to enter another essay: You may enter as many essays as you like but each will require a fee.

Enter the Essay Skills Contest by clicking on the "Pay Entry Fee" button to your right.
You will be taken to PayPal's secure server where you will pay your entry fee. You will have 7 days from the time you pay your entry fee to send in your content. Pay your entry fee now to be assured of a spot in this contest. Once it is full we will refuse any further entries. Good luck!