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SUMMARY:100-Word Story Contest CLOSES
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers 100-Word Story Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, and closes at midnight Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026. \n \nNote this contest is concurrent with the Poetry Contest. \nThe celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026. \nClick here for Rules and Submission details.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/100-word-contest-closes-2026/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest CLOSES
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers Poetry Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, and closes at midnight Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026. \n \nNote this contest is concurrent with the 100-Word Story Contest. \nThe celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026. \nClick here for Rules and Submission details.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/poetry-contest-closes-2026/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:100-Word Story Contest OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers 100-Word Story Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, and closes at midnight Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026. \n \nNote this contest is concurrent with the Poetry Contest. \nThe celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026. \nClick here for Rules and Submission details. \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/100-word-story-contest-open-2026/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest Submissions OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers Poetry Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, and closes at midnight Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026. \n \nNote this contest is concurrent with the 100-Word Story Contest. \nThe celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026. \nClick here for Rules and Submission details.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/poetry-contest-open-2026/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T100000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Party & Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:Our 5th Wednesday social event will be Halloween Party held at Awful Annie’s restaurant\, 13460 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, from 10am to noon. \nBest Costume Contest! \nPhoto Booth! \nPrizes and Treats! \nPlease be prepared to buy your own meal. \nRSVP to VP-Internal Lisa Schliff at onthebeamlisa@gmail.com \nGCW Halloween Flyer 2025
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/halloween-party-2025/
LOCATION:Awful Annie’s Restaurant\, 13460 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T140000
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction Short Story Contest CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Winners of the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest will be announced at a celebration hosted by Gold Country Writers on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, at Auburn City Hall. \nGuest speaker is best-selling author Joan Griffin\, on the topic\, “Unleash Your Inner Storyteller: Turning True Events to Stories.” \nThe event will begin at 2pm in the Council Chambers theater and will be recorded by ACTV Auburn Community Television. \nFrom 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, we will gather for refreshments downstairs in the Rose Room. \nPublic Welcome. \nClick here for Auburn City Hall address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/nonfiction-short-story-contest-celebration/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,Social
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction 1\,500-Word Short Story Contest CLOSES at MIDNIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories up to 1\,500-words. 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. \nWinners will be awarded the following prizes: \nFirst Place        $100 \nSecond Place     $75 \nThird Place        $50 \nEntries will be accepted starting Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, until midnight (PT) Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025. \nContest Entry Form available starting August 6.\nClick for the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest Rules. \nClick for the Short Story Contest Judging Rubric Overview. \nCELEBRATION!\nWinners 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. \nWe appreciate our 2025 contest sponsors!
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/short-story-contest-closes-at-midnight/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction 1\,500-Word Short Story Contest Submissions Open Aug 6 - Sep 17
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories up to 1\,500-words. 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. \nWinners will be awarded the following prizes: \nFirst Place        $100 \nSecond Place     $75 \nThird Place        $50 \nEntries will be accepted between Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, and midnight (PT) Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025. \nEntry fee $15 for Public\, $10 for GCW Members. \nStay tuned for details and entry information.\nWe appreciate our 2025 contest sponsors!
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/nonfiction-short-story-contest-submissions-open-aug-6-sep-17/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction 1\,500-Word Short Story Contest OPENS TODAY
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories up to 1\,500 words. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build their credentials. \nWinners will be awarded the following prizes: \nFirst Place        $100 \nSecond Place     $75 \nThird Place        $50 \nEntries will be accepted starting Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, until midnight (PT) Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025. \nContest Entry Form available starting August 6.\nClick for the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest Rules. \nClick for the Short Story Contest Judging Rubric Overview. \nCELEBRATION!\nWinners 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. \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/short-story-contest-opens-today/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story Contest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:WEAR A HAT! \nThe Hats Off Celebration for the 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story Contest will be held on Wednesday\, April 30 at Auburn City Hall. \nAwards ceremony will be followed by a potluck reception. \nPublic Welcome. \nClick here for Hats Off event poster. \nClick here for Auburn City Hall address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/poetry-contest-and-100-word-story-contest-celebration/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,Social
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SUMMARY:100-Word Story Contest CLOSE
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story contests both end on April 2. \nThis contest open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. \nFor submissions guidelines\, see Feb 19 event 100-Word Story Contest Submissions Open \nCelebrations for both contests will be held on April 30 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story Contest Celebration
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/100-word-story-contest-close/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T235900
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest CLOSE
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story contests both end on April 2. \nBoth contests are open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. \nFor submissions guidelines\, see Feb 19 event Poetry Contest Submissions Open \nCelebrations for both contests will be held on April 30 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story Contest Celebration
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/poetry-contest-close/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250219
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest Submissions OPEN
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWinners will be awarded the following prizes: \nFirst Place        $100 \nSecond Place     $75 \nThird Place        $50 \nEntries will be accepted between Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, and midnight (PT) Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025. \nGuidelines\n\nThe contest is open to the general public who live in any one of these California counties: Placer\, Nevada\, Yuba\, Sutter\, Sacramento\, and El Dorado.\nAll Gold Country Writers members in good standing are eligible\, regardless of their place of residence.\nLimit ONE entry per person.\nEntrants must be at least 18 years of age.\nStories must be no more than 1\,500 words in length with no images.\nStories must be original\, unpublished works of nonfiction. Furthermore\, the author must be the sole creator and attest that no AI software was used. The author must be the sole owner of the work.\nEntries must be in the standard manuscript format: double-spaced\, Times New Roman 12-point font\, one-inch margins.\nStories are judged anonymously. Include a cover sheet with your name\, email\, phone\, and story title. Do not include your personal information on any other page of your manuscript.\nNo erotica\, racist content\, or expressions of excessive violence will be accepted.\nAuthor will retain the rights; however\, entry into the contest permits the story to be published on the GCW website\, in GCW’s future publications\, and in Gold County Media newspapers and online issues.\nStories will be judged by the criteria listed here:  https://goldcountrywriters.com/short-story-criteria\nWinners will be announced at a celebration hosted by Gold Country Writers on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025.\n\nEntry fee $15 for non-members\, $10 for GCW Members. \nEntry process will be posted closer to the date\, consisting of an online form and payment on the GCW Website\, plus an email to submit the story. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/poetry-contest-submissions-open-2/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T120000
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SUMMARY:100-Word Story Contest Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Contest AND 100-word story contests both start on February 19 and end on April 2. \nBoth contests are open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. \n\nCelebrations for both contests will be held on April 30. \nEMAIL your 100-Word Story Contest Entry to contest@goldcountrywriters.com\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/100-word-story-contest-submissions-open/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T120000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Contest AND 100-word story contests both start on February 19 and end on April 2. \nPOETRY CONTEST GUIDELINES 2025 \nGCW members only may enter – enter only one poem per person \nPoems must not have been previously published. \nGold Country Writers reserves the right to publish the winning poems. \nAny topic is acceptable — any form is acceptable. \nMaximum number of lines is 42 — use 12pt Times New Roman font. \nProofread for accuracy and send the best copy. \nNo changes may be made once the poem is entered. \nEmail the entry from noon February 19 to midnight April 2 \nEnter by email with the words “2025 Poetry Contest” on subject line. \nInclude the title\, authors name and contact info in the body of the email. \nEMAIL your Poetry Contest Entry as an attachment without the author’s name to GCWPoetryContest2025@gmail.com\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/poetry-contest-submissions-open/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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