2006 Short Story Contest
for Young Writers

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If it has a beginning, middle and end…

if it has a well-developed plot and interesting characters…

if it takes place in the past, present or future….

submit your writing to the Book 'Em Foundation's Second Annual Short Story Contest!

Deadline is July 1, 2006

We will honor one winner from each category at the 2006 Book 'Em Event on Saturday, October 14, 2006. You do not have to be present to win. Each winner's submission will also be published on the Book 'Em website. There will also be prizes for each winner.

Contest Guidelines:

The Book 'Em Foundation will only consider original fiction written by children between the ages of 6-17. Entries of all genres are accepted. Your age as of July 1, 2006 will determine which age category you are in. Attach the entry form to your story, but DO NOT put your name on your story. Only identify yourself on the entry form. All stories will be coded and the entry forms removed so the entrants can not be identified by the judges.

Ages 6-7 - story length of 75-250 words

Ages 8-9 - story length of 125-350 words

Ages 10-11 - story length of 350-500 words

Ages 12-13 - story length of 500-1,500 words

Ages 14-15 - story length of 500-2,500 words

Ages 16-17 - story length of 500-2,500 words

This is a FREE contest. There is no limit to the number of submissions.

Click here for the Entry Form!

If you're an author who can not personally attend,
please consider donating autographed copies of your books.
Mail them to:
Officer Mark Kearney
Waynesboro Police Department
Book 'Em
250 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980

 

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