Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commision hosts annual Writing Contest

(ROWLETT-January 22, 2013)The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission presents its annual Rowlett Writing Contest. All entries are due by Monday, April 29.

Entries should be mailed or dropped off to the Rowlett Public Library at 3900 Main Street in Rowlett.  Divisions include Youth (grades 1 through 12) and Adult (18 years and older).

Categories

Short Works (plays, essays, etc.) – 15-30 minutes in length

Short Story – 1-3 pages double spaced

Poem – 1-2 pages double spaced

Rules

  • All entries MUST  be in a typed format
  • No more than one (1) entry per participant per category
  • All entries should be suitable for family viewing
  • Please, include the cover sheet for each entry with name, address, email, phone number, division and category.  NO NAME ON THE ENTRY ITSELF, PLEASE!
  • Teachers entering students may use the school address and phone number with the appropriate division and category included on each cover sheet.  Please, include the student’s name.

Awards

All first place winners will receive a cash award (check) which will be presented at the Rowlett City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The awards will be $100 for each adult category and $50 for each youth category.