Local library holding Appalachianthemed writing contest
Recognizing that there is something special about fall, the Calhoun-Gordon County Library is using the month of September to concentrate on the Appalachian life and is holding an Appalachian Writing Contest. Submission deadline for the contest is Monday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.
“We have had a great response to our Appalachian themed activities this month,” said Branch Manager Nyala Edwards. “We are inviting the public to experience the Appalachian culture in literature this month.” Writing Appalachian Style To kick off the contest, a writing workshop on “Writing Appalachian Style” will be held at the library on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Local author John Shivers will lead a writing workshop at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library centered on writing “Appalachian Style.” Bring your lunch for the “lunch and learn” session. This will be excellent preparation for anyone planning to submit an entry in the Adult Writing Competition. Pre-registration is suggested.
The Appalachian Mountains are rich in unique lore that sets the region apart. From speech patterns, music, foods, customs, dress, leisure / and or play activities, faith, superstitions and agriculture, writers can glean much material for both fiction and non-fiction writing.
The guidelines for the writing upcoming writing contest are: Contest is open to • Fourth and fifth graders • Middle grade students • High school students • Adults. All submissions should be based around an Appalachian-related topic or theme, such as: language and speech patterns, music, foods, customs, dress, leisure / and or play activities, faith, superstitions, and agriculture. Fourth and Fifth Graders: • 300 to 500 words; fiction or non-fiction • Handwritten or typed, one side of the page only, please
• While not required, ONE original student drawing illustrating the story may be included
• Submission deadline Monday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library Middle Grades: • 400 to 500 words; fiction or non-fiction • Handwritten or typed, one side of the page only, please
• Submission deadline Monday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library High School: • 500 to 600 words; fiction or non-fiction • Handwritten or typed, one side of the page only, please
• Submission deadline Monday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library Adults: • 500 to 600 words; fiction or non-fiction • Handwritten or typed, one side of the page only, please
• Submission deadline Monday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library
For more information, contact Nyala Edwards (edwardsn@ngrl.org) or Elizabeth Howard (howarde@ ngrl.org) or call the library at 706-624-1456.