August 2012 - Celtic Connexions

The second annual Storefront Writing Contest sponsored by the Thousand Islands Writers Festival takes place on

Saturday, August 25, 2012

from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Brockville

So how does it work you ask? Well, it goes like this…

Rules of the Game:

Each designated storefront will host two or three contestants, each writing at a separate table.
Contestants will use a number in place of their name on their work to avoid judging bias.
Each contestant is given the same writing prompt supplied by TIWF at registration.
Contestants must produce a short story of no more than 2000 words, in a genre of their choice.
Contestants may use a laptop computer, typewriter or even write by hand in ink or pencil. If using a laptop computer, contestants must use a flash drive to avoid hardware conflicts during printing.

Mechanics

Entry Fee: $5
Entries must be submitted, along with the entry fee, by Monday, August 20. Download and print a copy of the entry form (use the button at the left).
Registration is held at the Brockville Public Library at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning, where contestants will draw a location and be given the writing prompt.
Contestants will go to their designated writing location, where a chair and table will be set up. Electrical power will be available, if necessary.
Contestants will begin writing at 10:30 a.m. at the latest
Contestants must write a short story of no more than 2000 words, finishing no later than 4 p.m.
TIWF volunteers will be available from time to time to provide any help necessary to contestants.
Contestants must provide their own lunch and beverages during the contest.
When finished writing, contestants will turn in their writing at the Mill’s Grindstone Tapa Lounge on Water Street and join us for a post-contest social hour with refreshments.
Five judges will be given the entries on Monday, August 27 and be given three weeks to make their decision.