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Cozy Winter Writing Contest

Ages 8 & Up

2026-12-01 00:00:00 2026-12-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Cozy Winter Writing Contest Do you enjoy writing short stories or poetry? Round Lake Area Public Library -

Tuesday, December 01
All day

Do you enjoy writing short stories or poetry?

Try your hand at the library's winter writing contest!
Follow the theme of cozy or nostalgic and submit it for the chance to win some writing swag.

Submissions will be open from December 1st through January 15th.

Submissions will be judged based on:
• Originality
• Adherence to Theme
• Age-relevant Grammar/Spelling Skills

The use of Generative AI is prohibited.
No more than roughly 3,000 words.
Submission files must include your first and last name along with the title of your piece.

Example: FirstLast-TitleOfPiece.pdf

Please send submissions along with the following to contest@rlalibrary.org

• First and Last name
• Grade if applicable (if adult, put "adult")
• Is your submission a short story or a poem?
• Contact info
• Submission File


If you have any questions or would like to request accessibility accommodations, please contact Xander via email at xtiger@rlalibrary.org.

¿Tiene alguna pregunta o desea solicitar adaptaciones de accesibilidad? Póngase en contacto con Melinda por correo electrónico en msrodriguez@rlalibrary.org.   

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