Sherwood Library’s 3rd Annual Writing Contest
Calling all writers! Sherwood Library’s 3rd Annual Writing Contest begins November 1st!
Celebrate National Novel Writing Month by completing a short story or poem and turning it in by November 30th!
This year’s theme is: In the Depths
Contest runs: November 1, 2022- November 30, 2022
Winners will be chosen for both Teen and Adult categories. The first 25 entries will receive a bound book with their writing and other contest submissions.
Contest Rules:
- Fiction only (short stories & poetry accepted)
- Microsoft Word documents only
- Maximum length: 15 pages
- Must be submitted by November 30, 2022
- Please include Name, Title, Age, and Email
- Entries must be emailed to SherwoodShortStoryContest@gmail.com or turned in by hand at the Sherwood Library Information Desk.
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Library Branch:
- Sherwood Regional Library
- Categories:
- Make/Create > Creative Writing
- Audience:
- Adults Teens
Writing will be scored using the following rubric.
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Originality
1-4 Points |
Creative Expression
1-4 Points |
Storytelling
1-4 Points |
Language Use: including spelling and accuracy
1-4 Points |
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Distinguished |
Writing includes a high level of originality. For example, the story is written in a unique voice, from a unique perspective, or with an unexpected result. |
Writing is expressive, including figurative language and detailed descriptions that engage and connect with the reader. |
The writing is well organized from start to finish, with effective transitions.
The writing has a strong sense of tone that is present throughout.
The piece has a strong theme that holds it together. |
The writing demonstrates an understanding of grammar and spelling.
Careful word choices enhance the writing.
Sentence structure is varied and purposeful. |
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Proficient |
Writing is based on an original idea OR contains a unique element. |
Writing is expressive, including some figurative language and/or detailed descriptions that somewhat engage and connect with the reader. |
The piece is generally well organized and unified, with some effective transitions.
A definitive tone is present, but fades in and out through the piece.
The piece has a good theme, but some scenes seem disconnected from it. |
The writing demonstrates a basic understanding of grammar and spelling, with few lapses.
Some careful word choices are evident. |
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Apprentice |
Some evidence of original thought is present, but the writing is based on a common theme and does not include elements of originality. |
Writing includes some descriptive words and includes some efforts at figurative language.
Writing attempts to engage and connect with the reader. |
The piece is at times confusing and transitions are awkward.
It is difficult to find a consistent theme. |
There are numerous grammatical errors.
A few careful word choices may be evident.
Sentence structure is repetitive and/or simple. |
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Novice |
The writing feels like a retelling. |
Writing is at times confusing because of lack of description and context.
Writing struggles to connect with the reader. |
The piece is jumbled and hard to understand.
A theme does not seem to be present. |
Writing lacks basic grammar rules and is difficult to understand. |
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