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Many Voices with stories to share

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At AWCS, our writers have many stories, many voices, taken from many experiences. We have poets, fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers and more, and this year we want to showcase some of our wonderful talent. All members are invited to submit to our monthly writing contest. 

The first day of each month, you will receive the writing prompt and genre for the month by email. You have 10 days to write and submit a piece of flash fiction/creative nonfiction or poetry (depending on the month). 

The winning entry will be published in the Member Connections at the end of the month and win 50% of the submission pot.

Can't get much easier, right? So, let's write. 
In collaboration with the Calgary Public Library:
Submissions may also be considered for distribution in Calgary Public Library’s Short Story Dispenser. Stories will be considered if they are within the word limit, contain suitable content for all ages, and are written by authors with ties to Alberta. Authors will not receive further compensation for having their work published in the Short Story Dispenser.

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  • September Prompt: Hand me a lozenge. 
  • Genre: open to fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry
  • Submission deadline: September 10
  • Maximum 500 words.
  • The prompt can be used in anyway you deem appropriate. 
  • Submitted entries will be considered for submission to the Calgary Pubic Library Short Story Dispenser as long as it remains within the AWCS guidelines for length. 

​READ PREVIOUS WINNERS HERE

PAY SUBMISSION FEE
$5 per submission, submit as many pieces as you like as long as they fit the monthly prompt.
UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION
Maximum word count: 500 words
Double-spaced in an easy to read 11 or 12pt font
DONATE TO THE POT
Not submitting but would like to contribute to the pot? We welcome all contributions. 

General Submission Guidelines
  • ​Open to AWCS members.
  • Maximum 500 words
  • $5 per submission, submit as much as you like.
  • All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, in an easy to read 11 or 12pt font. 
Important Dates
  • 1st of the month, prompt and genre released.
  • 10th of the month, deadline
  • Last Friday of the month, winning entry published in Member Connections.
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Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
460, 1721, 29th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2T 6T7


403.264.4730
General Inquiries: info@alexandrawriters.org
  • Home
    • About >
      • The History
      • The Mission
      • The Team
      • The Board of Directors
      • Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
      • Our Sponsors
    • Contact
  • Membership
    • Member Showcase >
      • A Poem a Day
      • Two Truths and a Lie
  • Services
    • Current Courses and Workshops >
      • Chapter by Chapter
    • J Michael Fay Subsidy Program
    • ABLit Book Club
    • Annual Writers Retreat
    • Author Development Program
    • Books, Gifts and More...
    • Get Lit Writer Series
    • Manuscript Review Service
    • Many Voices Monthly Writing Contest
    • Writer in Residence Program
    • Writes of Summer - 2023 Short Story Challenge
  • Events
    • When Words Collide 2024