Short story contest accepting entries

Posted on January 12, 2024

The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library are now accepting entries for its 18th annual Short Story Contest.

Categories include: youth (fifth graders and below); students (sixth-12th graders); and adult.

Cash prizes will be awarded in each category: first place, $100; second place, $50; and honorable mention, $10.

The entry fee is $5 per story, and the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 5, at 5:30 p.m. Winners will be announced Friday, May 24.

Full rules and guidelines are available at the Taylor County Public Library at 403 N. Washington St.