Short Writing Contest 2020
It’s summer vacation! And we’re all stuck indoors with nowhere to go. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay bored! Whether you’re just looking for something fun to do, love writing, or have a lifelong goal of getting your work published, we have something for you… the Short Writing Contest!
Prompt: Write a short story or poetry (up to 500 words)
that somehow includes a food.
Who can Participate
All students, staff, and alumni of The King’s Academy can submit work to the contest.
How to Participate
Write a short story or poetry (up to 500 words) that somehow includes a food.
A story from a food’s point of view? A land where all food has magical properties? A childhood memory that is closely tied to a food? It’s all up to you!Submit your story by 11:59 PM PST on Friday, August 7th.
Submit by filling out this form and sharing the Google Doc with tkaliterarymagazine@gmail.com.
You can only submit one story or poem, and you can’t change anything after you submit it, so make sure you’re turning in your best work.
The Prizes
We will award one Grand Prize to a writer in middle school and one Grand Prize to a writer in high school. We’ll also award at least three Honorable Mentions.
The Grand Prizes
Your story/poetry linked in a school-wide email and the student portal, plus a shout-out on The King’s Academy’s social media
The Honorable Mention Prizes
Your story/poetry published in Aperture’s Autumn 2020 edition
Your story/poetry linked in the Aperture blog, a school-wide email, and the student portal, plus a shout-out on The King’s Academy’s social media
Plus, all participants will have their work published in Aperture’s Autumn 2020 edition!
Questions? Email us at tkaliterarymagazine@gmail.com.
Have fun writing — we can’t wait to see what you come up with!