Nonfiction 1,500-Word Short Story Contest CLOSES at MIDNIGHT

Name: Nonfiction 1,500-Word Short Story Contest CLOSES at MIDNIGHT
Start: 2025-09-17T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-17T23:59:59-07:00

September 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 details coming soon.

Online Entry Form and online payment will be available on the GCW Website when contest opens on August 6, 2025.

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.

We appreciate our 2025 contest sponsors!