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Every contest have rules and regulations, and sometimes they may not be clearly specified and Transparent. We have listed 5 things for you to make sure, you are ready to enroll into a competition and be on the run for an award. 1. Make sure your Creative work (Book, short story, poetry, or essay) fits the theme of the contest. It may seem obvious, but our panel of Judges has encountered countless creative works that omit this point. If it doesn't even meet the basic premises of the contest, it's impossible to win. Therefore, we insist on the importance of the theme and honest assessing whether your creative work fits what is requested. If this is not the case, be aware of other announcements, of other contests of the genre in question, or more analyzes comprehensive in the formal requirements. 2. Don't forget to review all clauses in the regulation and guidelines. Once again, evidence. Really? The emotion of competing in a literary contest can lead us to devalue some details of the competition. We remind you of the most important ones: 3. Be very aware of the Submission periods and deadlines. We often discover that the much-desired event has a deadline just a few days away… and we do the impossible to deliver on time. 4. When submitting creative work to a contest, verify the extent of the work. Confirm the maximum and minimum limits of pages, words, or sentences. There will be different guidelines that can vary, sometimes coming in words, sometimes in the form of pages. There would be times when a specific font or line spacing is required. Flexible numbers can be used. In our case, the minimum required for reference is 10 pages. Still, since the upload can be done in different sizes and formats, the number is strongly relativized. 5. Submission requirements. For our annual contest, participation is required by uploading it to our publishing platform and leaving it in private mode. We occasionally receive manuscripts by email, but we consider such entry invalid for the contest. Pay attention to this point to avoid disqualifying your books due to ignorance of the rules. 6. Focus on presentation and spelling. Those are special rules If the contest is to submit to an anthology collection. Even when the prize is the publication of your work, as in the case of iSpirit Publishing, we recommend that you give your best to the manuscript you are presenting. Admittedly, the judges take the content of the work into account above all else, but if it is overshadowed by spelling errors, is presented in a difficult-to-read font, or has a cluttered presentation, getting past the first page will be a less than stimulating challenge, even leading in some cases to the candidate being quickly dismissed. The criteria is as simple as subjecting the final manuscript to a minimum text review and trying to get it into our hands in the most practical reading support possible. If you have your work published in any other medium, pay attention to the regulation. There are competitions where this fact alone excludes any other participation. Consult the respective regulations to confirm if this is the case. In the case of our Ommie Awards and Ommiewood contest, we ask that you own the rights to your book. When submitting your work to be published in one of our many annual Anthology contests, pay attention to the copyright’s issues. Suppose your work was a self-published one on any other independent publishing platform. In that case, its removal would be relatively simple, as it retains the rights. However, suppose you published through another traditional publisher. In that case, you may have ceded your distribution rights to the work for a certain period (usually a few years), so we recommend confirming in advance. If in doubt, ask! There are no inconvenient questions, especially in these cases. So don't let doubt stand between you and the opportunity you've always dreamed of for your book, your creative work – don't be shy! We hope these tips have been helpful to you. Good luck with your submission. #iSpiritBooks #OmmieAwards #Ommiewood

Do you see yourself as a visionary? Then, learn to take your vision to the next level as a Conscious Influencer! From Visionary to Conscious Influencer – How Online Radio Can be the Blueprint for Your Success. Imagine for one moment that your unique ideas could be an answer to someone's problems. That your gifts, concepts, and philosophies can be an answer to someone's prayers. The world is changing, and we need new visionaries more than ever. Your perspective matters, as so many are awakening at a very rapid rate. The new horizons must be dawning on a world organizing itself to unfold in a renascence of consciousness. You have all the elements necessary to your purpose and imprint your uniqueness in this ever-unfolding process. You need to follow your call, but how to kickstart this phase? "In order to survive as a race, as a planet, you must learn to share the light. There is no other way." ~Joanna Gawn, The Cordello Quest To Become a Conscious Influencer, You Must Learn to Amplify your Voice: Your innovative ideas need a starting point. You can do it in many ways: 1. Start from square one, starting your process of branding and acquiring an audience by yourself, 2. You can enlist the help of 'Influencer Incubator' organizations and groups aligned with your ideas and your ethics. 3. Alternatively, you can find another well-established Influencer to lend their reputation Capital and their audience to jump–start yours. Think Outside the Box! To be a "conscious influencer," as far as your mission is concerned, is anyone in your niche who is an authority on it. It could be anyone from your work circle to bloggers or some of your industry personalities. If you agree that success is an acquired habit, authority can be built over time. Still, you can do this faster if you develop some strategies. Among all the plans, we recommend broadcasting your message as the best way to enter the stream of consciousness of all the people inside your industry and your niche. Ways to broadcast your message: Increase Your online Brand Awareness Radio shows + Podcasts are more popular than ever, and you can take advantage of this to promote your message. Interviews work particularly well in this format. Using the Reputation Capital Aligning your name to people with a firmed and known reputation in your niche will make your name circulate in your industry. When you have an interview with a well-known figure, we highly recommend you post a blog with the transcript for those who missed it. Moreover, circulate it within your social media following. Setting up an interview with an influencer has the bonus that they will likely share the conversation on their own social media channels, directing their followers to your internet radio page. During your opening show, talk a little about current topics from your niche perspective, which means speaking from your place of expertise. Another relevant and efficient suggestion is to ask your audience to submit their stories and publish them in that specific section of your blog. You can ask on air and also on your social media pages. Write fresh opinion pieces on hot current issues in your niche industry. When using the OMTimes Radio Platform, you are invited to give your audience the possibility to ask questions to you and your guests using our open phone lines and easy-to-use free app. Create open Guests panels Invite guests to discuss popular events and mediate their opinions. At the same time, you let your own opinion be the highlight of the closing arguments. Each of your guests has an audience that will start getting to know you, your message, and your expertise. Through the interview airing, have an assistant live-tweet some of the most exciting phrases and breakthroughs, and make sure to tag the influencer's Twitter account! Also, remember to check if there is an existing hashtag that the influencer's fans already use. IOM Radio as an "Influencer Incubator." OMTimes radio has the backing of a well-established Conscious Living Magazine celebrating ten years of existence. OMTimes Capital's reputation has been the backbone supporting the wave of new blood and ideas of the next generation of influencers of the spiritual, conscious, and holistic communities. Read More about How to become a Radio Host on OMTimes Top 8 Reasons to be a Radio Host on OMTimes Radio Radio Host and Show Registration

The Omni Conscious Media Channel. OMTimes Media Broadcast: The New Framework of Conscious and Sentient Media “Passion and excellence at the Heart of our Work.” OMTimes Media, Inc. is home to some of the most respected digital assets in the conscious community. It includes one of the most widely-read publications in digital media, OMTimes Magazine, founded in 2009. The company established itself as a web pioneer when Humanity Healing Network, as its sister company, began providing reliable information on holistic, alternative, and energy healing modalities starting in 2007. Today, OMTimes Media, Inc.’s websites reach more than three million visitors every month, an increase of almost 30 percent yearly. The network OMTimes Omni-Channel provides is the only leading multidimensional portal for information, inspiration, alternative views, and conscious news that legitimately upholds a true reach throughout the spiritually aware and conscious communities for more than five years. We provide our educated audience with a seamless experience of all things Conscious: Entertainment, Informational articles, Interviews, Three different Radio Stations, Movie commentaries & suggestions, and new book releases. Relevance is our specialty. Relevance drives results. With six years of experience as a Global Communique with a very specialized reach, OMTimes Media has grown as a powerhouse and a supportive/sustainable brand extension for many clients. We do branded content, native advertising, partnerships, branded entertainment, social marketing, and online event promotion. We specialize in integrated marketing positioning with unique craftsmanship inside the conscious community for emerging and established brands. So if you are looking for higher visibility, practical exposure, and an attentive, eager, and educated audience, OMTimes Media, the OMNI Channel of the conscious community, can give you precisely what you are looking for: The center stage for your product, service program, and image. OMTimes Media provides full-service social media, brand assertion, promotion, creative consulting, and modern-day marketing and branding tailored specifically to the conscious community, primarily holistic and spiritual audiences. In addition, OMTimes is a necessary tool that facilitates and co-creates other public relations services. The OMTimes Media is an Icon of a Renaissance Media of the Modern World. Our Creative Editorial and Marketing teams are an assortment of visionary minds and dreamers who constantly walk their talk and push the envelope. We Practice Disruptive Innovative & Creative Style Our talent resides in creating rich, transformative new models of promotion and publicity that usually break the usual norm of the status quo of specialized niche markets. We accurately understand the concept of moving parts, nuances, and the complexity of building a solid reputation and visibility online. We create content and build brands that entertain, inform, engage, and inspire audiences through the platforms of their choice.

Literature isn't a moral beauty contest. Instead, its power arises from the authority and audacity with which the impersonation is pulled off; the belief it inspires is what counts. Philip Roth Have you ever taken part in literary contests? If not, it is something to think about. There are much more benefits to participating in contests and competitions than meet the eye. It is not difficult to imagine that when a writer finishes his work or a musician records his music, one of the first ideas that come to their minds would be the possibility of submitting it to a contest. That would be one of the many ways to help them promote and publicize their work. It is, of course, a good idea: Because winning a contest can help you create a different resume, allowing you to be published and known by a bigger audience. Unusually, some competitions may even provide you with some financial rewards. But, as always, participating in literary competitions is not the only option. Therefore, it is advisable to carefully weigh all the possibilities before deciding what to do with your creation (books, etc.). Participating in literary contests can bring new perspectives on your stories and new opportunities in your career. It is a very strategic way to get to know more influential people in the business, open new doors in your industry, and let them know you better. And even if you are not chosen for the Award, it is always an excellent way to improve yourself and make your name known. In addition, you can benefit immensely by associating with other people aligned with your vision. Contests also take you out of your comfort zone, but they may help you assess the impact of your creations (stories) outside your head. You may learn to practice, and develop the discipline to write, record, and create since you always must obey the deadline. You may also find a concrete motivation to not give up and understand how to deal with rejection if you are not chosen and do not receive the Award. Competition and Promotions Besides, these competitions offer the opportunity to have the quality of your stories assessed against other writers who are producing through a qualified jury. And there is always the chance that a publisher or literary agent will come in contact with your work. We must not forget that there is still the possibility of a financial advantage, as in many cases, the prize money and/or publication of the work that was given to the competition takes place. Some traditional literary contests in the country annually but remember that others may appear in your particular region or internationally. With the creation of Conscious Lifestyle and literary awards, “The Ommie awards” honor outstanding personalities in the Spiritually Conscious and cultural scene and simultaneously promote and encourage literary creations in various genres in English, thus welcoming new authors and expanding their editorial offer. Learn More about The Ommies Awards on out About section