Time to flex those writing skills: Wake libraries seeks submissions for all-ages writing contest

Wake County Public Libraries is seeking writers of all ages to flex their writing skills and enter its writing contest, Wake Writes Together. Through April 30, kids, teens and adults are invited to submit one original work for consideration, according to a press release.

“Last year, the online story writing contest provided school-aged children an opportunity to be creative and offered a distraction from the challenges of the pandemic. The contest was a great success with more than 400 stories submitted," said Ann Burlingame, deputy director of Wake County Public Libraries, in a press release. “This year, we are excited to expand the contest to writers of all ages, and we look forward to reading their stories and seeing the creativity of our Wake County residents.”

Librarians will read and evaluate each story on its structure, plot, atmosphere, originality, characterization, dialogue/narration and compelling interest, according to the library. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each age group, and stories will be published on WCPL’s website. Winners will be notified on June 1.

More information is on the county's website. Good luck!