Deadline for Short Story Contest is April 10

Posted on April 8, 2026

The deadline for the Friends of the Taylor County Library’s 20th annual Short Story Contest is this Friday, April 10.

All entries must be turned in by 5:30 p.m.

The entry fee is $5 per story.

A full list of rules and guidelines are available at the library, which is located at 403 N. Washington St. in Perry.

The contest has three age categories: youth (grade 5 and below), student (grades 6-12) and adult.

The winning stories and authors will be announced on Friday, May 22.