Fiction Writing Contest
Since 2001, the Texas Book Festival has partnered with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) to host an annual fiction writing contest to encourage and reward creative writing in Texas schools. Texas junior and high school students are invited to submit a piece of original fiction, no more than 2,000 words in length. The submissions are judged by educators, authors and leaders in the community.
Each year the Festival provides a unique theme. Judges look for excellence in use of dialogue, character development, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution. Submitted entries are considered in three divisions: Grades 7-8;
Grades 9-10; and Grades 11-12. There is no entry fee, and schools are limited to three entries per division. Entries must be submitted online no later than July 3, 2012.
The mission of the Texas Book Festival is to celebrate authors and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas and imagination. The writing contest serves to promote that culture to students across Texas and to educate them on the opportunities available to writers. Winners receive a cash prize: $250 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. In addition, first place winners are awarded a plaque, their stories are published on the TBF website, and are invited to participate on a panel during the Texas Book Festival weekend. The Book Festival provides accommodations for the first place winners and their family for one night.
For more information on the Fiction Contest and to submit an entry, please visit
http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Fiction_Contest.php
Interested in sponsoring the contest?
Contact Hannah Norman: (512) 477-4055 / hannah@texasbookfestival.org
