Seniors Literary Competiton

Open to people 55+ – Exercise your imagination and write a poem, essay, short story, or memoir

DISTRICT ‘E’ INVITES YOU TO ENTER THE 6th ANNUAL SENIORS 55+ LITERARY COMPETITION
OPENING JANUARY 1, 2024

Contestants are challenged to exercise their creativity and submit a poem, essay short story or memoir.

Submissions must be received at DistrictEseniorsliterary@gmail.com by MARCH 17, 2024 and clearly marked SENIORS LITERARY COMPETITION

Deadline for submissions:

March 17, 2024

Judging:

  • All entries will be judged on the basis of originality of thought, expression, presentation, grammar and spelling.
  • Judging will be done by volunteers and take place at the community level.
  • The decision made by the judges will be final.

Prizes:

  • At the discretion of the judges, prizes will be awarded to 1st place winners and runners-up in each category.
  • Prizes will be awarded at the SLC Luncheon on SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024

Contest Rules

  • Open to all Ontario resident seniors aged 55+
  • Must complete and attach official registration form
  • Must be original, written by the contestant and be unpublished
  • Must be submitted in English or French
  • Must not exceed the line or word limits specified
  • Must be ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION. Name on application/entry form and title page only
  • Contestants may submit only one entry in any / each category
  • Submission must include a cover page stating the title, author’s name and entry line/word count
  • Biographies that are submitted must include written consent from the subject, if living.