The current contest will end soon. Please consider doing the following to have a better chance to win: 1. You may edit your essay by clicking “Edit Post”, to correct typos, and re-format your essay. Please note there is a “Poem mode” for poems. 2. Please add a picture or short video to your essay. This is important because the contest is to encourage writing in the new social media style. 3. Make sure you used "writing contest" as one of the tags. To add tags, write tag words separated by commas in the Tags field. 4. By clicking “writing contest” tag, you will be able to read essays from other writers, and make comments and communicate with the writers. 5. You are required to write a biography to introduce yourself and upload your user picture and background picture. Please make sure to change the “Name” filed in your profile to show the name you like to use and show. 6. You should set your account as “Public” as we need to be able to read your essay. 7. Please download Biopage mobile app from iOS App Store or Android Google Play, sign in to your account. Later announcements may appear on your chat window there. 8. Click “Export” at the bottom of your essay and save it as a picture to share with your friends. 9. Ask your friends to read, like, and comment on your essay. You write and you want people to read your writings, and your friends should be the starting point. These are some of the factors to consider when we choose the winners, but of course your writing is most important. Happy writing! Biopage Writing Contest Committee

Thank you very much for participating in the Biopage Storytelling Writing Contest! The results are now available on the contest webpage: https://www.biopage.com/contest It was a very difficult decision to make! We received many high-quality essays from around the world, it was so difficult to pick the winners. We have “Children of war” from Shobana and “Peace is priceless” from David to reflect the ongoing wars in the world. We have “Where there is will, there is a way” from Shreya, “The warmth of the garden” from Brandon, and “Is it me?” from Emilia to describe their experience with mental disorders. We have “Gifts of December” from Lily about the lighter note of life. And we have “Seed of greatness” from Stephene about hope and growth in poetry! The winners will receive separate emails regarding award certificates and prizes. We are sorry that most of you will be disappointed; but remember you are all winners! Many participants appreciated the contest as an opportunity to stay away from the noisy social media, to really start writing again to express themselves and to tell stories. Please keep in mind that this is a recurrent contest; you are welcome to write another story and submit again! Please continue to stay in the community of Biopage, using the website or more conveniently the iOS app or Android app to continue to write, and to stay in touch with your friends and other writers. If you use the iOS app or Android app, please rate and write a review at the App Store or Google Play. We are giving out an Amazon gift card to each user who wrote a review about Biopage at the App Store. Please email admin@biopage.com with your App Store or Google Play ID name and a screenshot of the review, and the gift card may arrive in 2 weeks. A certificate of participation of the writing contest will be available upon request by email. Thank you and happy writing! The Biopage Writing Contest Committee

An emotional holiday commercial from Chevrolet is hitting home with many Americans and could very well become one of those ads we'll never forget. The automaker's more than five-minute ad, called "A Holiday to Remember," opens with a family gathering. A man and his daughter are talking about the declining well-being of his wife, who has early-stage Alzheimer's. "There's some days she doesn't even recognize me," he says, answering his daughter's question about whether her mom has more bad days than good. A young woman, presumably the older couple's granddaughter, overhears the conversation and makes a decision. "Let's make today a good day," she tells her grandmother – who sits with a vacant look – before carefully leading her to a blue 1972 Chevrolet Suburban in the garage. As John Denver's "Sunshine On My Shoulders" plays, the young woman drives her grandmother through town, reminding her of pivotal places in her life, like her childhood home, her high school, and a drive-in theater that triggers a memory. It was there the now elderly woman's husband first kissed his wife-to-be, the granddaughter says. Her grandmother then corrects her: "No, I kissed him. He was far too shy." She then tells her teary-eyed granddaughter: "Bill! I need to see Bill." The pair return to the family home, where the longtime couple hold each other and kiss with tears streaming down their faces. He has her, for a moment. The ad was created with help from the Alzheimer's Association because most importantly, the commercial showcases what people living with Alzheimer's and their families go through, especially around the holidays. An estimated 6.7 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2023, according to the association. Internet users are opening up about how the ad is making them feel. YouTube user @kathiowen observed that "the best marketing tells a story." "Thank you Chevrolet for the tears of joy," she said. USA Today's story by Emilee Coblentz: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/11/29/chevrolet-holiday-commercial-alzheimers/71743866007/ The video is on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZGEUA4oBk

Biopage.com is a website that provides a platform for individuals to create personal pages and share their stories, ideas, and perspectives with a wider audience. It serves as a community where users can publish their essays, memoirs, articles, and other written content. Biopage.com encourages users to express themselves and connect with others through storytelling. It hosts writing contests and offers cash prizes to winners, fostering a supportive environment for aspiring writers. The website also features a curated selection of essays and articles, showcasing a diverse range of voices and topics. Biopage.com can be a valuable platform for individuals who enjoy writing and wish to share their personal stories, essays, or articles with a wider audience. It offers a community where users can connect, read each other's work, and participate in writing contests for a chance to win cash prizes. If you have a passion for writing and are interested in exploring a platform that emphasizes personal storytelling, Biopage.com could be worth considering. If you are interested in writing and sharing your personal experiences or creative pieces, Biopage.com could be a platform worth exploring. However, like any online platform, it's a good idea to review their website, terms of service, and user reviews to ensure it aligns with your specific needs and goals. You may also want to explore other writing platforms or communities to see which one best suits your preferences and objectives.

Elana Joy from California USA told a heartwarming story in her essay “Illuminated”. The illuminated gas light in her car sent her a depressing signal for low gasoline and possibility of getting stranded on a country road. But her encounter with some strangers brightened her perspective on humanity. Hidayet Adams from South Africa told a story of Joanne in “The Quality of Gratitude”, a college lecturer who had a difficult choices to make with her son: what to have for supper. But a phone call from her student helped out. Halimah Giwa from Nigeria is a 12th grader. He's a young student, but already experienced life hardships like losing a friend. He told us a story of making new friends, and more. Ana Costa from Portugal sent us one of her many short stories she wrote, that she found love and happiness during the pandemic. Many friends of hers read the story and were happy for her. Peter Volkofsky from Australia is an established writer. He takes advantage of the Biopage platform to tell his life stories. Please make sure to follow him and read his many Updates. Olivier Charest From Canada is a pilot, coach, athlete, student, and a writer! In his story he detailed the day that he took the flight test. During this pandemic he persisted and became a licensed pilot! ***** Thank you all very much for participating in the Biopage Storytelling Writing Contest! The results are now available on the contest webpage: https://www.biopage.com/contest It was a very difficult decision to make! We received many high-quality essays from around the world, it was so difficult to pick the winners. We are sorry that most of you will be disappointed; but remember you are all winners! Many participants appreciated the contest as an opportunity to stay away from the noisy social media, to really start writing again to express themselves, and to tell stories. Please keep in mind that this is a recurrent contest; you are welcome to write another story and submit again! Thank you and happy writing! The Biopage Writing Contest Committee