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January 20, 2006

National legal fiction writing competition for lawyers

SEAK, Inc is sponsoring the nation's 5th Annual National Legal Fiction Writing Competition for Lawyers. The purpose of the competition is to encourage lawyers to become more interested in and adept at writing legal fiction.

A short story or novel excerpt in the legal fiction genre should be submitted. The submission should be typed and not exceed 2,500 words. The competition is open to any licensed attorney in the United States and its territories. The attorney's name, address, phone number, and e-mail address should be contained in the submission. Only entries received by SEAK, Inc. on or before June 30, 2006 will be considered. Only one entry should be submitted by each attorney.

First prize is $1,000 cash plus lunch with Lisa Scottoline, Esq and Stephen Horn Esq. on Oct. 21 at the Sea Crest Resort on Cape Cod. Notice of your win will be sent to over 100 New York Literary Agents and to the Associated Press. Second prize is $1,000 SEAK Gift Certificate. Third prize is $500 SEAK Gift Certificate and autographed copies of Lisa Scottoline's and Stephen Horn's latest books. Prize winners will be notified by email or phone.

SEAK, Inc. founded in 1980, is sponsoring the competition. SEAK, Inc. provides training, seminars and publications for attorneys, physicians and other professionals. SEAK, Inc. also sponsors the Annual National Legal Writing Workshop for Lawyers. The Fifth Annual Workshop will be held Oct. 20-22, on Cape Cod.

The submissions will be judged on originality, quality of writing, and the potential of the author. Submissions should be submitted to SEAK, Inc. - Legal Fiction Competition, ATTN: Steven Babitsky, Esq., President, P.O. Box 729, Falmouth, MA 02541. All authors will maintain the original copyright to their materials. For additional information please contact Kevin J. Driscoll at 508/548.4542 or kevin.driscoll@verizon.net.