Creative Writing Contest
Win a chance to be an LC State Creative Writing Student for a Day. Sponsored by LC State's BFA Program, Admissions, and Student Affairs
Who Can Submit?
- High school students – any grade level
What Do I Submit?
- 3 to 5 poems, or
- One long piece of fiction or creative nonfiction (1,000 to 4,000 words), or
- Two short pieces of fiction or creative nonfiction (250 to 1,000 words each), or
- Novel excerpt (under 4,000 words), or
- Short Play or Film Script (under 4,000 words)
How Do I Submit?
Starting November 1, 2024 a link will be provided here for submissions. All submissions will be done electronically online.
When Do I Submit?
Submissions will be accepted from November 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
What Do I Win?
- A “day in the life” of a Creative Writing student event at LC State in late February or early March 2025
- Participation in a series of fiction, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, and/or creative nonfiction workshops with experienced, published LC State faculty
- A session on the various types of jobs available for creative writing majors
- A special tour of the LC State campus
- Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
Who Are the Judges?
- LC State Writing Faculty
What Else Should I Know?
- Contest winners are responsible for transportation to and from the LC State campus.
- LC State will offer special programming for parents/chaperones.
- If you have questions, contact the LC State Humanities Division: 208-792-2297.