Norwood-Walpole-Sharon-Westwood
Creative Writing Contest 2010
Ages 8 to 12, and Ages
13 to 18
Sponsored
by:
GateHouse Media – New England
Barnes and Noble, Walpole
Jennifer
L. Rogala, Local Children’s Writer
Stories accepted from October 4,
2010 through October 22, 2010
First Place
· Publication of Winning Story in the Walpole Times, the Norwood
Bulletin, the Sharon Advocate, and the Westwood Press.
· $50 Barnes and Noble gift card
· Certificate of Achievement and first place ribbon
Second Place
· $25 Barnes and Noble gift card
· Certificate of Achievement and second place ribbon
Third Place
· $15 Barnes and Noble gift card
· Certificate of Achievement and third place ribbon
Honorable
Mention
·
Certificate of Achievement
· Judges will choose 1 to 3 Honorable Mentions in both age categories.
A panel of
writers, editors, and educators will judge the entries.
The judges will look for originality, story structure, and grammar.
The top three entrants will be notified by Tuesday November 9th, and be asked to participate in the awards
ceremony on Tuesday November 16th. This event will be hosted at the Walpole Barnes and Noble Café, 90 Providence
Highway Walpole, 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Writing
Prompt
Write an original short story, double- spaced, 12pt font, on one side of each piece of paper. No illustrations, please.
Ages 8 to 12: No more than 750 words
Ages 13 to 18: No more than 1250 words
We all interact with many
people, and our behavior can have an impact on others. Tell a story of a character who makes a difference in someone else's
life. It can be a big or small difference. It can be a positive or negative difference. It’s your choice since it’s
your story.
Do not write your name on your submitted story. Fill in the entry form, attach it to your story with a paperclip
and send your writing and the completed entry form. One submission per person, please. Stories must be postmarked no later
than October 22, 2010.
Mail to: Jennifer Rogala, 17 Royal Court, Norwood, MA. 02062
or
E-mail to: Rogala_Jenn@yahoo.com
Please list “Youth Writers Contest” in the subject line of the e-mail.
For more information visit www.JenniferRogala.com
All
entrants must reside or attend school in Norwood, Walpole, Sharon, or Westwood MA.
