It’s time for our annual NaNoWriMo writing contest! The guidelines are listed below. Click here to download the Entry Form.

Guidelines:

  1. Only one entry per person/group.
  2. Entries must be written by the submitting author(s) and cannot have won a previous contest. The story must be new written material.
  3. All entries are due at the library by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2022.  
  4. The contest will be judged by library staff.
  5. Winning entries will be announced on the library website, digital sign, Facebook page, the Library Ledger newsletter and winners will be contacted via phone. 
  6. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be chosen for each age category and prizes will be awarded. 
  7. Entries are encouraged to include an illustration if desired.
  8. All entries and illustrations should include the author’s name, city, phone number, age, school and grade (if applicable).
  9. Please try to keep submissions within 1,500-2,000 words.   
  10. Participants must fill out an official entry form to accompany their writing entry.

Age Categories:

  1. Elementary School (K-5th)
  2. Middle School (6th-8th)
  3. High School (9th-12th)
  4. Adult (18+)

Contact Amber Countryman with any questions.