I have just finished writing my new book (out in the UK in July).
I can’t say too much about it at the moment, but it follows
in the quirky footsteps of The Luck Factor and Quirkology, with part
of it looking at the scientific basis for quick and effective ways
to change your life.
So here is my idea - I thought that it would be fun to offer up a unique opportunity to write the book’s dedication (the bit right at the start that reads, for example, ‘This book dedicated to xx’).
If you are the chosen one, you will be free to write any dedication
you like! You might decide to dedicate it to yourself, your friends,
a loved one, a family member or pet.
All you have to do is email me at r.wiseman@herts.ac.uk with:
1) The single sentence that has proved most helpful in your life.
It might be something that a friend or family member has said to you,
something you have figured out yourself, or something you have read
in a book or heard in a film. Either way, send in the piece of life
advice that you believe everyone should know.
2) Your dedication
So, for example you might go with ‘Live every day as if it is
your last’ and ‘To Eric’.
A panel of judges will then look at the ‘life advice’
sentences, and either choose a winner, or produce a short-list that
will then go to a public vote! The winner will then get their dedication
printed in the book.
Here are the rules
* To participate, email r.wiseman@herts.ac.uk with the information
described above. Alternatively, entries can be sent to Prof Richard
Wiseman, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts. AL10 9AB.
* The competition will start on the 16th March 2009 and all entries
must be received by the 29th March 2009.
* Only one person's dedication will be chosen and no cash alternative
can be substituted. Multiple entries, automated entries, bulk entries
or third party entries will be disqualified.
* Each individual may only make one submission.
* The winner will be notified within a few days of the closing date.
* The competition is compliant with the data protection act and we
will not pass on your details to any third party without your prior
consent.
* Entries will be judged by a panel, including one independent member.
The panel will assess the entries on the basis of appropriateness,
originality and usefulness. The panel will either choose a winner,
or produce a short-list that will then go to a public vote. The membership
of the panel is available on request. The judges' decision is final
and no correspondence will be entered into.
* The copyright of all competition entries is retained by the entrants.