The Fall Writing Contest is upon us! This year’s prompt is Joy and Sorrow. You may write about either one or both.
Word count is up to 1,200. Fiction or nonfiction. Please use a Word document with no names or other identifying marks. Use Times New Roman, 12pt font, double-spaced, and use the attachment function to send your submission.
Submissions will be blind judged on the setting, originality, style (including grammar and spelling), voice, character development, and storyline. The rubrics that Writers of Kern uses to judge the Fall Writing Contest can be found on our Rubrics page.
Submissions will be accepted October 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. Submissions received before or after those dates will not be accepted.
Prizes are $200 first place, $100 second place and $50 third place.
Prizes, if applicable, will be awarded at the December meeting