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

    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. Winners […]

  • Nonfiction Short Story Contest CELEBRATION

    Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

    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. Guest speaker is best-selling author Joan Griffin, on the topic, "Unleash Your Inner Storyteller: Turning True Events to Stories." The event […]

  • Halloween Party & Costume Contest

    Awful Annie's Restaurant 13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, United States

    Our 5th Wednesday social event will be Halloween Party held at Awful Annie's restaurant, 13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn, from 10am to noon. Best Costume Contest! Photo Booth! Prizes and Treats! Please be prepared to buy your own meal. RSVP to VP-Internal Lisa Schliff at onthebeamlisa@gmail.com

  • Poetry Contest Submissions OPEN

    Gold Country Writers Poetry Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and closes at midnight Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Note this contest is concurrent with the 100-Word Story Contest. The celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Click here for Rules and Submission details.

  • 100-Word Story Contest OPEN

    Gold Country Writers 100-Word Story Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and closes at midnight Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Note this contest is concurrent with the Poetry Contest. The celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Click here for Rules and Submission details.  

  • Poetry Contest CLOSES

    Gold Country Writers Poetry Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and closes at midnight Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Note this contest is concurrent with the 100-Word Story […]

  • 100-Word Story Contest CLOSES

    Gold Country Writers 100-Word Story Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and closes at midnight Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Note this contest is concurrent with the Poetry Contest. […]

  • Celebration of 100-Word Story Contest and Poetry Contest

    Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

    Wednesday, April 29, is a fifth Wednesday, and Gold Country Writers will have a special celebration of 100-Word Story and Poetry Contest winners. The event is called "Hats Off," so […]