The Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium will continue with the writing contests again this year. If you are interested in entering, please read the guidelines carefully.
Writing Contest Guidelines for 2014
Age Categories:
Youth – 6th through12th Grade for the 2013/2014 Academic Year
Adult – Post High School
Genre For All Age Categories:
NOTE: Formatting guidelines listed below must be followed for entry to be accepted.
Poetry – limited to 30 lines or less – use 12 point type
Essay – Limited to 1,500 words -double-spaced – use 12 point type
Short Story -limited to 2,500 words – double-spaced – use 12 point type
Entry Fee Per Submission:
Adult – $10.00/submission – non-refundable
Youth – $5.00/submission – non-refundable
Submission Guidelines: (Attendance at symposium not required to enter)
1. All entries, along with cover sheets (see item 3 below), must be submitted electronically and received no later than May 1, 2014.
2. Please submit your entry using Microsoft Word as either a .doc or .docx file type.
3. The cover sheet must include the title of entry, your genre, age category and your contact information including your name, address, email address and phone number. Do not put your name or other personal information on the submission itself, only on the cover sheet.
Submissions must be emailed to: leahlee1@verizon.net
4. After submitting your entry electronically, please download the entry form by clicking on the link below:
Writing Contest Entry Form 2014
Print and complete the downloaded entry form and mail to the address below. If you are paying by check please make checks payable to the SWCC Foundation and mail along with your entry form. If you wish to pay online please click on the button below.
You must complete a separate entry form for each submission. An entry will not be sent to the judges until the fee and entry form has been received. Send the entry fee and form to:
Addie Davis, Writing Contest Coordinator
Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium
204 Valley Road
Rosedale, VA 24280
Award amounts per genre:
Youth 6th-12th Grade: 1st Place – $125.00, 2nd Place – $50.00, and 3rd Place – $25.00
Adult: 1st Place – $250.00, 2nd Place – $100.00, and 3rd Place – $50.00
The awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet on June 14. Winners not present will receive their awards by mail.
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