A list of writing contests that charge no entry fee is available in our monthly newsletter. This varies from month to month. For more information about a subscription, please contact us.
The Greater Canton Writers’ Guild sponsors two yearly writing competitions:
The Marlene Stottsberry award for excellence in fiction and the Ken Miller award for excellence in non-fiction. These contests run from March 31st to July 31st of every year. Because there is no entry fee to enter these contests, we will not be mailing awards.
All winners will be announced, acknowledged, and awarded at the Guild’s Anniversary dinner each September. We ask that winners be present at the dinner to in order to accept their awards. For those unable to participate in the awards dinner, we ask that they not participate.
These writing competitions are held in honor of two long-time Guild members who donated their time and talents to the Writers’ Guild. Framed, signed certificates will be given out to those placing in these contests from Honorable Mentions to Award of Distinction and the top winner of each competition will also receive a check from the Guild.
IN HONOR OF….
Marlene Stottsberry
1938—2006
Marlene Stottsberry served the Guild as secretary, vice-president, and two years as president. She is commemorated for the acts of kindness, encouragement, and generosity that marked her leadership style. She bequeathed a cash gift to the Canton Writers’ Guild. Therefore, the executive board established The Marlene Stottsberry Award to continue her spirit of encouragement. This is in addition to the prizes awarded at the monthly Guild meetings. Rewarding creative effort is the cornerstone of the Guild, and we acknowledge Marlene’s contribution with gratitude to continue her spirit of encouragement. This is in addition to the prizes awarded at the monthly Guild meetings. Rewarding creative effort is the cornerstone of the Guild, and we acknowledge Marlene’s contribution with gratitude.
Ken Miller
1931– 2004
Ken always wanted to write and decided to pursue his dream when he sought out the Greater Canton Writers’ Guild after his retirement. He wrote many short stories, poetry and newspaper articles He has had more than 100 pieces published, including works in the Writers’ Guild’s Shoestring Anthology and in Sundries, a publication of the Walsh Literary Society. Many of the newspaper articles were published in the Sun Journal. In 1997 Ken was awarded the Norma Award, the Guild’s highest honor.
ALL SUBMISSIONS:
All submissions must be typed and double spaced with a 12 point font. There is a 2000 word limit. They must also be unpublished, not previously submitted and written in the past two years. One entry per person per contest. Send submissions between March 31st and July 31st with a SASE to:
The Greater Canton Writers’ Guild
Submission form for 2011 writing competitions
May also be obtained from Writing Contests Form Page
The Greater Canton Writers’ Guild
Submission form for 2011 writing competitions
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________zip_________________
Phone/cell _______________________________email __________________@__________
Name of entry: _______________________________________ word count:_______________
Circle contest entering: Marlene Stottsberry (fiction), Ken Miller (non-fiction)
When submitting an entry, please do NOT put your name on it, as the judges will be judging all entries without knowing the names of those who submit. Instead, include the above form with your entry. This helps us to insure fair and impartial judging.
Deadline for submissions is July 31st
Please attach the above form to your submission and send to:
The Greater Canton Writers’ Guild, Inc.
(name of contest here)
P.O. Box 8381
Canton, Ohio 44711
All participants are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Writers’ Guild’s Anniversary dinner September 15th at the historical Canton Woman’s Club (CWC) in downtown Canton on Market Avenue.
Menu
Chicken, Beef, or Vegetarian Dinner
House salad
“CWC” sticky bun
Desert
Coffee
Name: ________________________________________ Beef Chicken Vegetarian
Guests: ________________________________________ Beef Chicken Vegetarian
________________________________________ Beef Chicken Vegetarian
CONTACT NUMBER:__________________________________________________________
All dinners are at cost at $20.00 per person/ Guild members are $10.00
To insure a reservation send all checks or money orders no later than August 10th to
Treasurer
The Greater Canton Writers’ Guild
Annual Dinner
PO Box 8381
Canton, Ohio 44711-8381
A list of writing contests that charge no entry fee is available in our monthly newsletter. This varies from month to month. For more information about a subscription, please contact us.