The deadline for the 2000-2001 Creative Writing Contest is February 1, 2001. Entries received after that date cannot be considered, according to Kay Heimgartner, contest chair. All entries should be unpublished, recent works. Do NOT send your only copy: no entries will be returned!

Please note this year's categories and maximum word limits.

• Short Story for Children, to 12 years of age: 900 words
  
  
• Short Story for Youth, 13-18 years of age: 900 words
  
  
• Short Story for Adults: 2500 words
  
  
• Humor: 2000 words
  
  
• Non-Fiction Articles (for magazines or brochures): 2000 words
  
  
• Memoirs: 2000 words
  
  
• Rhymed Poetry: 30 lines max
  
  
• Free Verse Poetry: 30 lines max
  
  

NOTE: The category of Letter to the Editor/Editorial has been omitted this year due to lack of response.

FOLLOW THESE RULES TO ENTER:

1. Manuscripts must be TYPED double-spaced, one side, on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper, top margin at least 1 1/2 inches, sides and bottom 1 inch.
   
   
2. EACH entry must include a COVER SHEET with entrant's name, address, telephone number, branch, and category of entry.
   
   
3. The WORD COUNT must be written on the top right-hand corner of the first page. Each succeeding page must be NUMBERED (by pen, typing, or computer.)
   
   
4. A total of THREE SUBMISSIONS is allowed per member, regardless of category. Entry CATEGORY should be typed on the upper- right-hand corner of the manuscript. Remember to proofread!
   
   
5. A CHARGE of $5 PER ENTRY is made to cover cost of printing a booklet of winning entries, which will be given to winners, all Branch Presidents, and members of the State Board. Make checks payable to FL State AAUW.
   
   
6. Mail to Kay Heimgartner, 531 S. Sonora Circle, Indialantic, FL 32903, to be received on or before FEBRUARY 1, 2001.
   
   

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