Sweepstakes
Success
"When a sponsor lists a set of rules, it is to be followed exactly. If they state; print your name, address, day & evening phone number, date of birth, etc., that is exactly what they demand, it is not an option. You can be disqualified, simply by not putting your complete mailing address. If the rules state 3x5 paper, that does not mean a 4x6." "So now you have received your contest publication, you have your supplies, you’ve learned how to correctly address your envelopes and fill out your index cards and now you are salivating, as you gloss over page after page of prizes. “I want,” “I need,” “I can just see it.” Sound familiar? Well, calm down a little. Yes, it’s all possible, but it is not probable that you will win everything you see listed. Let’s not forget that all-important thing called, your budget. When you are starting out, you may have to go to the clearance racks of the sweeps. What I mean by that is, you have to be very selective. Every entry you send in is going to cost you money, so you need to assess which sweeps will give you the most bang for your bucks." "Below is an example of what I would do for an envelope that I might be sending to a contest for a great girly prize. Several sponsors have told me how much they enjoyed my envelopes. Somehow, when that envelope goes across someone’s desk, it’s almost impossible, not to read the captions. That's just human nature." 
I'd put a caption across the envelope like, "I'm the winner? I
could just kiss you!"
“Are you ready to traverse the less traveled road called, "Essay Contests?" I can hear your arguments already, "I am not a writer," "I don't have anything to write about," and "I hated English in school." Well I 'm here to tell you, you don't have to be a writer. Everyone has a story to tell and I think you can get over your dread of English, if it means a CASH prize for you.”
