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Eerie Imaginings is SJCPL's annual autumn short story writing contest. It is open to grades 3 - 12. You can get a taste for the types of stories by reading 2006's, 2005's, 2004's and 2003's winners. Entry Dates 2007 …
• Deadline for entries is Friday, October 5 Entry Details…
• 1 story per entry form • Group entries (one story written by multiple students) are not allowed • Stories should not be similar in plot to other past or present entries, TV shows, films or books and must not have been previously published • Teens should make a copy of your story before submission; stories will NOT be returned • Teen winners will be asked to provide SJCPL a copy of their story on disk • Grades 3 - 8 stories may be picked up at the branch you indicated on your entry form, after the Awards Ceremony • Questions? Grades 3 - 8 call 282-4607, Teens call 282-4614 Judging Criteria… Stories must be:
• For Teens: Word-processed on 8 1/2 X 11 paper, double spaced with 1” margins • Grades 3 - 8: Typed, preferably, or neatly handwritten • Grammatically correct • Teens: No longer than 12 single-sided pages • Grades 3 - 8: No longer than 5 single notebook pages or 1,200 words Judges will award points for...
• Originality • Style • Description • Plot • Theme • Dialogue • Setting • Tone Special Note to Teachers of Grades 3 - 8:
• Submit your entries in an envelope clearly marked with your name, school, grade and the name of the branch where you would like to pick up the stories • All students who write stories will receive small prizes, if you will note the number of additional stories and include this with the 7 stories being entered • Children are free to bring their own stories to the library, even if they are not chosen by their teacher |
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