Enter Your Adult and Children’s Stories in the MALC Writing Contest—All Northeastern Oklahoma Residents Eligible to Enter

Adults 18 and over are eligible to participate. Submit your children’s story or adult story by 9 pm July 1st to enter! First place winners of each category win a $25 Walmart gift card!
Send your original work via email to pchastain@eols.org between June 1 and 9 pm July 1 to enter the contest!

Requirements:

  • Participants must be 18 or older and live in northeastern Oklahoma
  • Entries may be submitted between June 1, 2024 and 9 pm July 1, 2024.
  • One submission per person, per category
  • Submission Guidelines:

  • Must be your own original work—AI entries will be disqualified!
  • Double space with 1″ margins; use 12 pt font.
  • Must be written in English; do not use images.
  • No excessive obscenity.
  • Number your pages.
  • The title of your story must be at the top of page 1.
  • Children’s stories must be between 1,500-3,000 words.
  • Adult stories must be between 3,500-5,000 words.
  • How to Submit Your Entry:

  • Send your entry by email to pchastain@eols.org.
  • Subject line: 2024 [Adult or Children’s] Writing Contest entry
  • Be sure to attach your entry to the email.
  • You must have a cover page that includes:
  • Title of your story
  • Your first and last name
  • Your contact information: cell phone and email
  • Do not include your name, phone number, address, or any personal information INSIDE your composition/story.
  • If your name or any other identifying information appears anywhere in your entry, it will be disqualified.
  • Judging is based on the following criteria:

  • Creativity
  • Originality
  • Fitting the theme
  • No personal information, including your name, will be given to the judges.

    First place winners of each category will receive a $25 Walmart gift card.

    If you have questions or need technical assistance, including the use of a computer during regular library hours, please come by the library or email pchastain@eols.org.