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Themes & Deadlines

Send us your stories and pictures about these themes. If yours is chosen for publication, we’ll send you $50. You don’t have to be the best writer. Just tell it from your heart.

Month Theme & Deadline
January 2008

“How We Met”

Was it love at first sight, or did it take a while?
Deadline: Nov. 15
February 2008

“My First Job”

Your stories of entering the work world. Send photos, if you have them.
Deadline: Dec. 15
March 2008

“Garden Photos”
Send photos of your garden and the stories behind them.
Deadline: Jan. 15

April 2008

“North Carolina Vacation Photos”

Where did you go, when, what happened?
Deadline: Feb. 15

May 2008

 “A Pet’s Palace”
The best home your pet ever had. Send photos, if you have them.
Deadline: March 15

June 2008

“Wedding Stories”
Your favorite wedding story and photo.
Deadline: April 15

July 2008

“My Favorite Car”
Stories and photos of the best car you ever had.
Deadline: May 15

August 2008

“If Students Ran the School”
For students: How would you run your school?
Deadline: June 15

September 2008

“My Favorite Photo”
Our annual photo gallery of North Carolina people and places.
Deadline: July 15

October 2008

“Celebrity Presidents”
What celebrity—human or cartoon—would make the best President, and why?
Deadline: August 15

November 2008

“The Techno Whiz”
Your craziest experience with home electronics.
Deadline: Sept. 15

December 2008

 “Holiday Recipes”
Recipes for your favorite holiday meals.
Deadline: Oct. 15