Short Story Contest Spotlights Round Rock Tween Writers

ROUND ROCK, TX—Calling all young authors, ages 8-12, in Round Rock! The Round Rock Public Library welcomes writers to submit an original short story for a chance to win a gift and be turned into a book.

Write On! Tween Short Story Contest is accepting applications from budding authors beginning on Thursday, April 1 at 9 a.m. through Friday, April 30 at 5 p.m. Writing prizes to be awarded include:

• The writers of the top three stories will receive a Barnes and Noble gift card: 1st place $30, 2nd place $20, and 3rd place $10.
• All short story entries will be turned into a book that will become part of the Round Rock Public Library’s local author collection for children.

Contest Guidelines:

• Writers may enter one original short story.
• The story must be a maximum of 2000 words or 5 pages double-spaced. There is no required minimum word count or story length. Please do not send pictures or graphics with your story. We are not able to include them in the book.
• Writers must be ages 8-12.
• Previously published stories will not be accepted.
• Entries (both digital and mailed) must be received before 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2021.
• Entries must include the writer’s name, parent or guardian’s name, age, e-mail address, phone number, and the story title.
• Entries submitted that do not meet the contest guidelines will be disqualified.

How to enter the contest:

• Read the contest guidelines.
• Write your story!
• The Teen Advisory Board will vote on the top three stories. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 21, 2021.
• Digital Submission: Save your story in a Word document or in a plain text file. Attach the file and email it to: Amy German at amygerman@roundrocktexas.gov.
• Mail-in Submission: All mailed in stories will be the property of the library and not returned. Please mail a copy if you would like to keep the original story. Mail the submission to: Round Rock Public Library, Attention: Amy German, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas, 78664.

For questions, contact Amy German at amygerman@roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-7034 or click HERE.