LCPL Announces Annual Writing Contest for Teens and Adults

LEESBURG, VA – Loudoun County Public Library invites teen and adult customers to enter its annual Short Story Contest, which runs Sunday, December 15, through Saturday, February 15, 2025, for a chance to win a cash prize.

This year’s contest encourages participants to craft compelling, original stories in 3,000 words or less. Whether you’re an experienced writer or want to try your hand, this is your chance to share your voice and imagination with the community.

Participants are split into three categories: middle school, high school, and adult. Submissions will be accepted online and judged according to age group. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists in each.

Awards ceremonies featuring guest author Monica Bhide will be held Saturday, May 17, at Trailside Middle School (20325 Claiborne Pkwy, Ashburn). The adult ceremony will take place at 3 p.m., and the ceremony for middle and high school participants will start at 4:30 p.m.

Winning stories will be made available in an e-book on the LCPL website.

“We revamped the program this year by combining the It’s All Write contest for teens and the Write On contest for adults into one unified event,” LCPL Division Manager of Programming and Community Engagement Susan VanEpps said. “Our goal is to create a more inclusive experience that’s still tailored to the different age groups. We hope you join us in this commemoration of storytelling!”

For full details, visit library.loudoun.gov.

Posted on: December 9, 2024