Another long spring, summer, and fall are ahead of us as we await Season 5. To inspire and motivate our wonderful fan fic writers, we are going to run TWO fan fic contests, both with terrific prizes!

Tina gave Bette those words to use to woo Jodi back. Write a story where, at some point, Tina says those lines--as Tina--to Bette.

Requirements: This must be a 25+ chapter story. Remember, we're trying to entertain ourselves during the hiatus--we gotta make it a big contest! The contest will run until August 30.

How do you enter? a) write a story that meets the above criteria, b) post it to L-word.com fan fiction, c) On September 1, we'll be sending out the entry forms for the contest--fill out the form during the entry period and submit it.

Judging: L-word.com Site Admins will determine the winner.

PRIZE: Autographed Season 1 DVD--Sarah Shahi, Erin Daniels, and Leisha Hailey signatures.

Helena, Shane, Alice You have a choice of three topics here: 1. How does Helena extricate herself from Katherine and her dire financial circumstances and land on her feet? 2. What happens to/with Shane and Paige? 3. How does Alice survive Tasha's absence?

Requirements: This must be a 25+ chapter story. Remember, we're trying to entertain ourselves during the hiatus--we gotta make it a big contest! The contest will run until August 30.

How do you enter? a) write a story that meets the above criteria, b) post it to L-word.com fan fiction, c) On September 1, we'll be sending out the entry forms for the contest--fill out the form during the entry period and submit it.

PRIZE: An extremely rare L-word.com cap. There are only two of these in existence, and only one of them has the autographs of two of the most popular actresses who are no longer on the show: Erin Daniels and Sarah Shahi. This is a seriously rare collector's item!