Rules and How to Enter the Summer Scary Story Contest

Rules:

• Only 1 entry per person
• Submitted story must be original content
• Story content must be appropriate for a wide audience
• Cannot exceed 5 pages, single-sided
• Typed submissions must be in Times New Roman, font size 12
  • We will accept handwritten submissions, but make sure the handwriting is legible
• Pictures are OK to include in your story, but not necessary

How to enter:

• Please read the rules, before submitting your work.  Stories that do not follow contest rules will be disqualified.
• Bring your story to the library; we do not take emailed submissions
• Hand it to a staff member at one of the circulation desks
• Fill out a submission card and release form for the staff to paper clip it to your story
• Winners will be contacted by Monday, August 8
  • All winners must fill out a release form in order for their story to be posted on our website
    • Those who are younger than 18 need to have a parent or guardian to sign the release form