[Michlib-l] Write Michigan Short Story Contest

[Heather Brady]

The contest is open to all Michigan residents. Residents are defined as
full or part-time residents of Michigan (i.e., you have a Michigan mailing
address), or those attending a Michigan college or university and residing
in the state.

On Mon, Sep 19, 2022 at 1:16 PM Jean Fellows <progcoord at gladl.org> wrote:

> Who can participate in this contest? Does a library have to be a sponsor
> for students in their area to participate?
>
> On Mon, Sep 19, 2022 at 12:45 PM Heather Brady via Michlib-l <
> michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
>
>> *11**th** Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest*
>>
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>>
>> *Grand Rapids, Michigan *– Kent District Library and Schuler Books join
>> the Traverse Area District Library and the Canton Public Library in
>> announcing the eleventh annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Writers
>> of all ages are invited to enter, with separate categories for youth,
>> teens and adults. Writers can enter in either English or Spanish. winning
>> entries will receive cash prizes and publication.
>>
>>
>>
>> Writers can submit their stories (3,000 words max) at writemichigan.org
>> <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.writemichigan.org%2f&c=E,1,IImMIAj0bvFbpbD9c3pGuP4AVejI7FfUzkuzgTg9qflsMKiSHWrJZ7TZBPVO42GzNg_edGXLNHn2pz91LNOK9mwVimpK-iaKPmaa8jYu5WC-lWIdXojmUWE,&typo=1> now
>> through Wed. Nov. 30. The contest is free for writers 17 and under; $10
>> entry fee for ages 18 and above; current Michigan residents only; all
>> entries must be submitted online.
>>
>>
>>
>> The top ten stories in each category will be reviewed by a panel
>> comprised of published authors, editors, professors and literary agents. A
>> public vote will determine the winners of Readers’ Choice. Four cash
>> prizes will be awarded in each of the three categories ― Judges’ Choice
>> ($500), Spanish Language ($500), Readers’ Choice ($250) and Judges’ Choice
>> Runner-up ($250).
>>
>>
>> Winners will be honored during an awards ceremony in April and their
>> story will be published in an anthology by Chapbook Press. KDL is pleased
>> to welcome author Caitlin Horrocks as the Write Michigan keynote author for
>> 2023.  Those who enjoy reading stories are encouraged to sign up to be a
>> volunteer story reviewer at writemichigan.org/volunteer
>> <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwritemichigan.org%2fvolunteer%2f&c=E,1,X_wr1Q6jOqveBWPxfRR1ZHIcPmgP2o0AzmMocYpiO4OLdjNanOpxhYqhv7NLIc20y8dJrSPJzeBCyphpVX_QhvckwIdD5em1QEGOhBwTOWezYHMWdJRrvq1rYQ,,&typo=1>
>> .
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Heather Brady
>> Marketing & Communications Manager
>> Traverse Area District Library
>> www.tadl.org
>> 231.932.8501
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>>
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> Jean Fellows
> Programming Coordinator
> Grand Ledge Area District Library
> 131 E. Jefferson St.,
> Grand Ledge, MI 48837
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