Writing Contest

2012 Student Writing Contest
Sponsored by
The Henderson Writers Group

The Henderson Writers Group is serious about educating writers.  We believe that our youth, specifically students, are the place to start.  To further these efforts we have established this writing contest to award scholarships to the best of these budding authors.

Submissions for the 2012 Student Writing Contest will be accepted from September 1, 2011 to November 30, 2011.  All middle school, high school and college students residing in the southwest region (Nevada, Arizona, California, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado) are eligible.

What to Submit:
Submit one edited work of fiction or nonfiction (including poetry) of 4,000 words or less.

Prize Awards:

Middle School Student Awards:
1st Place Fiction: $300 US Dollars
1st Place Nonfiction: $300 US Dollars

2nd Place Fiction: $200 US Dollars
2nd Place Nonfiction: $200 US Dollars

High School Student Awards:
1st Place Fiction: $300 US Dollars
                1 (one) full Las Vegas Writers Conference admission 
1st Place Nonfiction: $300 US Dollars
                1 (one) full Las Vegas Writers Conference admission

2nd Place Fiction: $200 US Dollars
                1 (one) Saturday-only Las Vegas Writers Conference admission
2nd Place Nonfiction: $200 US Dollars
                1 (one) Saturday-only Las Vegas Writers Conference admission

College Student Awards:
1st Place Fiction: $300 US Dollars
                1 (one) full Las Vegas Writers Conference admission
1st Place Nonfiction: $300 US Dollars
                1 (one) full Las Vegas Writers Conference admission

2nd Place Fiction: $200 US Dollars
                1 (one) Saturday-only Las Vegas Writers Conference admission
2nd Place Nonfiction: $200 US Dollars
                1 (one) Saturday-only Las Vegas Writers Conference admission

Formatting Guidelines
Manuscripts should follow standard submission format:
    1 inch margins all around
    Double-spaced 
    Times New Roman or Courier 12 pt font
    Cover page with: 
            Author's Name
            Mailing Address
            Type of work (fiction or nonfiction) 
            Title of work 
            Name of School (or Homeschool District)
            Word count (most word processing programs can provide this)
    Work should include a Header with ONLY work title and page numbers.

Selection Process
Works will be judged on originality and writing skill.  The contest will be blind judged, no members of the HWG will act as judges.  Contest winners will be announced in February, 2012, at a date and time to be announced. (Due to early closing of the Clark County Libraries, we must find a new location.)  Scholarship awards will be handed out during the banquet for the Las Vegas Writers Conference on Saturday evening, April 21st, 2012. 

Submission Period
September 1, 2011 to November 30, 2011

How to Submit
During the submission period ONLY, email your properly formatted work as a PDF attachment to info@hendersonwritersgroup.com and type "Student Writing Contest" in the subject.  Don't forget the cover page and include a legible copy/scan of your student ID (or letter from assigned teacher or district, if homeschooled).