Nonfiction Short Story Contest Submissions Open Aug 6 – Sep 17

Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories of 1,500-words or less. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build their credentials. All three winning stories will be published on the Gold Country Writers website and in the Gold Country Media newspapers and online issues.

Winners will be awarded the following prizes:

First Place        $100

Second Place     $75

Third Place        $50

Entries will be accepted between Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and midnight (PT) Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Entry fee $15 for General Public, $10 for GCW Members.

Contest Entry Form available until midnight September 17.

Click for the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest Rules.

Click for the Short Story Contest Judging Rubric Overview.

CELEBRATION!

Winners will be announced at a celebration hosted by Gold Country Writers on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Auburn City Hall in the Council Chambers theater. After that, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., we will gather for refreshments downstairs in the Rose Room.

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