Minnesota Christian Writers Guild’s 2021 Writing Contest

Written Word Contest Submission Information

Submit a nonfiction writing sample that reflects wrestling with God’s promises or the challenges of living for Christ.

Entry details:

  • 750-1000 words.  Double-spaced, 12-point font, numbered pages.
  • Do NOT put any identifying information on your entry; only the contest entry title should be in the heading. Page numbers should be in the footer.
  • Submission must be unpublished, original work that has not won any previous professional accolades (but if your friends like it, that’s okay!).
  • MUST BE A MCWG 2020/2021 PAID MEMBER

Contest Dates:

Submissions accepted electronically starting February 1. The contest closes at 11:59 pm on March 31. Late entries will not be accepted.

Winners will be announced at the April 11 meeting, to allow for editing before the Northwestern Writer’s Conference contest due date of May 15.

Submit entries to stacy.monson@gmail(dot)com. She will not be judging the entries but will prepare them for the judges. Please DO NOT put your name directly on your entry.

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