Short Story Contest Spotlights Round Rock Tween Writers

Round Rock TX

26 March, 2021

11:51 AM

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ROUND ROCK, TX—Calling all young authors, ages 8-12, in Round Rock! The Round Rock Public Library welcomes writers to submit an original short story for a chance to win a gift and be turned into a book. Write On! Tween Short Story Contest is accepting applications from budding authors beginning on Thursday, April 1 at 9 a.m. through Friday, April 30 at 5 p.m. Writing prizes to be awarded include: The writers of the top three stories will receive a Barnes and Noble gift card: 1st place $30, 2nd place $20, and 3rd place $10.All short story entries will be turned into a book that will become part of the Round Rock Public Library's local author collection for children. Contest Guidelines: Writers may enter one original short story.The story must be a maximum of 2000 words or 5 pages double-spaced. There is no required minimum word count or story length. Please do not send pictures or graphics with your story. We are not able to include them in the book. Writers must be ages 8-12.Previously published stories will not be accepted.Entries (both digital and mailed) must be received before 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2021.Entries must include the writer's name, parent or guardian's name, age, e-mail address, phone number, and the story title.Entries submitted that do not meet the contest guidelines will be disqualified. How to enter the contest: Read the contest guidelines. Write your story!The Teen Advisory Board will vote on the top three stories. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 21, 2021.Digital Submission: Save your story in a Word document or in a plain text file. Attach the file and email it to: Amy German at [email protected] Submission: All mailed in stories will be the property of the library and not returned. Please mail a copy if you would like to keep the original story. Mail the submission to: Round Rock Public Library, Attention: Amy German, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas, 78664.For questions, contact Amy German at [email protected] or 512-218-7034 or click HERE.