The Houston Public Library is running its first teen writing contest. Subjects for your short story or poem are limited only by
your imagination. Entries will be judged on originality, use of language and
technical skill. You can submit to both categories – short story and poetry.
Categories:
1B – Short Story:
Grades 6-8
2A – Poetry: Grades 9-12
2B – Short Story: Grades 9-12
All entries will have to adhere to contest rules and
deadlines. Entries will be judged on the following:
Use of Language
Technical Skill
Prizes for Each Category:
2nd Prize = $15 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
3rd Prize = $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
How to Submit Entry:
By Mail: Houston Public Library | Attn: Rebecca Denham -
Teen Room | 500 McKinney St., 77002. Use the fillable PDF form.
Online: complete the form below. Don't forget to upload your
document file!
Contest Submission Rules:
Participants must be a current student between grades 6-12.
For each submission fill out the entry form (download here)
and attach to your submission. A submission consists of 1 entry form attached
to 3 copies of your entry. (If you participate in two categories, you should
have two Entry Forms.)
One entry per category per participant
Submit 3 copies of your entry typed on white paper with 1
entry form attached. No handwritten entries will be accepted.
Text & Formatting
Title of work should appear at the top of the submission.
Your name should only appear on the entry form. Do not put your name on the
copies of your short story or poem attached to the entry form.
Color – Black ink only
Font – Times New Roman
Size – 12pt
Spacing - 1.5 line spacing
No pictures are permitted
All entries must adhere to the word count. Poetry must be
800 words or less. Short stories should be a minimum of 1000 words and not
exceed 5000 words.
All short stories must be stand-alone. Excerpts of larger
works will not be considered.
All entries must be original work; Fanfiction will not be
accepted.
All entries must be received by 5 PM on July 30, 2016
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