Click the URL below to download the COMPLETE Submission Guideline package. Note, there are two pages that MUST BE COMPLETED prior to submission!
IWrite_ShortStory_Submission Guidelines2009
LongTale Publishing in association with the Read3Zero Foundation is now offering a yearly opportunity for children between grades 3rd through 8th to be published in a Short-Story anthology entitled: “I Write: Short Stories By Kids, For Kids!”
Calling All Authors and Artists!
This is a great opportunity for children who have dreamed of seeing their own story or artwork professionally published in a book. First round short story and book cover design submissions will be accepted through February 1st 2010. Once the Finalists are announced, they will have until May 1st 2010 to resubmit their edited revisions and final copy of their short story and/or artwork for the book cover. Grand Prize Winners will be announced by September 1st 2010 and published in the 2010 Anthology. All winners will receive one complimentary copy of the anthology.
RULES and REQUIREMENTS:
Stories will be divided into age categories/genre. Stories must fit between 1,000 and 1,500 word-count requirements. Stories may be typed or neatly hand written. Each story will be judged on creativity, correct word usage, and will take into account whether the writer includes a setting, at least one main character, story plot (beginning, middle, and end), conflict, climax, and resolution. LongTale Publishing promotes positive values and lessons within its stories, so students will be encouraged to (please) use proper judgment when writing and developing their stories.
* Be sure to edit your work before you submit your final copy! Finalists’ stories will be judged by professional authors and founders of the Read3Zero Foundation–Melissa M. Williams & Bobby Ozuna– and will be professionally edited by the staff at LongTale Publishing. Finalists will have critiques sent home for final drafting/editing by the author prior to publication!*
All stories must be written in English. If the story is hand-written, but not legible, it will not be considered for publication.
Eligibility: All students, grades 3~8, at the time of submission (Feb/2010)
Stories MUST include the following:
Setting: Where the story takes place
Main Character: Who the story is about
Plot: An order of events that take place through out the story
Conflict: A struggle the main character is trying to overcome
Climax: The most exciting point of the story / something is about to change
Resolution: The way the character fixes their problem at the end of the story
October 29, 2009 at 6:03 pm |
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November 4, 2009 at 2:46 am |
There was a wood pecker named Madison. She lived in New York city.But Madison Could not seem to overcome her fear of scary movies.So when her friends envited her she knew she was into trouble.But sometimes she had to prtend to not be scared of scary movies until…Her best friend Carey the fox told her that scary movies weren’t reall.She was so shocked that she almost couldn’t believe it.So now she didn’t need to pretend that she wasn’t scared she was so proud that she was never afraid of sacary movies again.
November 14, 2009 at 4:25 am |
Diana,
You should definitely keep writing your story about Madison. This is a WONDERFUL summary about a very interesting wood pecker. Do you think you will be able to write a few more pages to enter it into the “I Write” Contest?
November 14, 2009 at 2:57 am |
Mellisa Williams is a great writer because she made her book with her real pets she had.My favorite character is Iggy The Iguana.From now on my favorite story is Iggy The Iguana.I’m going to try to buy everything that’s about Iggy The Iguana.I just got done reading the book.It was the best book in the world. Happy Thanksgiving!Are you going to make your book into a movie?You had the most amazing pets ever.I have a good character his name is Sam he is a parret he likes to copy off of other peoples paper.he is scared of dogs.
November 14, 2009 at 4:27 am |
Adrianna,
Thank you so much for being such a huge Iggy fan!!! It makes me so happy to hear that Iggy is your favorite book! Good thing it is a series, right!? :O) Have you been able to read Summer League?
November 15, 2009 at 9:06 pm |
I don’t get the whole writing contest thing what are we suppost to write about and were do you go to do it?
November 17, 2009 at 4:51 am |
Hi Lauren,
All of the rules for the contest are on the link called “I Write Submission Guidelines” under the “I Write” section. You should download and print out the forms. Your story can be about anything you like and should be between 1000 and 1500 words. All of the instructions are in the paperwork and it will also tell you where to mail your story. Let me know if you have any more questions!
Good Luck with your writing!!!
Melissa
December 3, 2009 at 2:20 am |
Melissa,
Thank you for offering an authentic reason for children to write. I think this contest will motivate many young authors to get their creativity on paper.
As a mother and a teacher I know you are inspiring many young writers.
Thank you,
Mrs.V
December 8, 2009 at 2:22 am |
Mrs. V!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate all of the support from those who also believe in inspiring children to reach for the stars! Kids are never too young to be published. :O) I would love for you to spread the word around to any other teachers and students who may be interested in using this contest to share their creativity too!
Blessings,
Melissa