Submission Requirements & Festival Rules

2023

Submission Requirements
Entries must:

Be written in English

Be typed in Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced, and sent in PDF format

Have word count included below title on first page

Include page number and title on each page

Judging is blind - do not put your name or any identifying marks on your submitted manuscript

Any submissions with identifying marks may be disqualified

Writing Contest Rules

Each entry must be original and previously unpublished

Registration is available online at www.southsimcoeartscouncil.com/creativeworks

Registration is due by the following deadlines: Adult - October 25, 2023 and Youth - November 1, 2023. Late entries will not be accepted

Registration fee must accompany each entry

All manuscripts (poem or short story) must be emailed to creativeworks@southsimcoeartscouncil.com no later than 11:59PM EST on the date of the Adult or Youth Deadlines as stated above

Paper copies will not be accepted

Refunds will not be given for disqualified or late entries

All qualifying entries will receive written feedback from the adjudicator

Entrants must be a resident of Ontario to qualify for awards

Please pay special attention to entry requirements as stated on the Syllabus

Entries that exceed word count or include identifying marks or author's name may be disqualified

Winners will be notified by email

Winners names, entries, and photos will be published on the Creative Works website and may be shared on the main site and our social media at our discretion

Entrants not selected as winners will not be notified individually

Winners may be asked to submit a headshot to accompany their work when published

Winners agree to allow the SSAC to publish their story, poem, and photo on any SSAC Websites & Social Media

All entrants must agree to our waiver at time of check out - outlining that you have read and understand all of these rules and submission requirements and agree to them