2017 Young People’s Creative Writing Contest
Submit an original poem or short story for a chance to win cash prizes!
Entry Period: October 14 – November 18
Eligibility
You may enter the contest if you are:
- between the ages of 10 and 18 at the time of entry
- a resident of Morris County
Categories
- Poetry – one poem, no more than 300 words
- Short story – no more than 1,500 words
You may enter both categories, but you may only submit one entry per category.
How to Enter
Please email your entry as a Word document or PDF attachment to [email protected]
Be sure to include the following information in the body of your email (you can copy and paste the required info categories below into your email):
Name:
Phone number:
Email address:
Age:
Category: Poetry / Short Story
Title of entry:
Winners will be notified by phone and/or email after all entries have been judged.
Creative Writing Workshop
Attend a CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP to help get you started or help you along the way to a prize-winning entry! For ages 10-18.
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Public Meeting Room
Register by calling 973-285-6980.
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