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Many Voices with stories to share

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.

MAY prompt

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  • Prompt is released on the 1st of every month by email.
  • Genre: open to fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry
  • Submission deadline: the 10th of the month, 11:59pm MT.
  • Maximum 500 words.
  • The prompt can be used in any way you deem appropriate. 
  • Submitted entries will be considered for submission to the Calgary Public 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 everyone
  • Maximum 500 words
  • $5 per submission, submit as much as you like.
  • All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, in an easy-to-read 11pt or 12pt font size.
  • Include the story title and your full name in the filename, example: Story_Title-FirstName_LastName.docx
  • Do not include your name within the document. 
  • Find errors in the work you already submitted? Use the same submission form to send the updated version. Tell us it is a 'resubmission' in the bio section. We will only accept resubmissions sent before the deadline.
Important Dates
  • 1st of the month, prompt release
  • 10th of the month, submission deadline
  • Last Friday of the month, winning entry published in Member Connections newsletter.
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Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
460, 1721, 29th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2T 6T7


403.264.4730
General Inquiries: [email protected]
  • Home
  • About
    • The History
    • The Mission
    • The Team
    • Board of Directors >
      • Meet our Board of Directors
      • AWCS Staff / Board Hub
    • Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
    • Our Donors and Sponsors
    • Contact
  • What We Offer
    • The Sabon Literary Salon
    • Sabon Schedule & Events Calendar
    • Courses
    • Workshops
    • Featured Events
    • The AWCS Community
    • Programs & Services
    • When Words Collide 2025
    • Corporate Programming
    • Youth Programs
    • Books, Gifts and More...
  • Members
    • Membership
    • Free or Low-Cost Programs & Drop Ins for Members
    • J Michael Fay Subsidy Program
    • Resources for Writers
    • Book Your Space
    • AWCS Library Loans Form
    • Member Showcase >
      • Many Voices Winners
      • A Poem a Day
      • Two Truths and a Lie