Announcing the 2024 Eugene Gulish Writing Competition: A Literary Journey of Self-Discovery

Calling all writers and literature enthusiasts!

We are delighted to reveal the commencement of the 2024 Eugene Gulish Writing Competition, proudly organized by the Paris Henry County Arts Council. This literary competition beckons adept writers from Paris-Henry County and beyond to delve into the profound theme of "A Journey of Self-Discovery."

For the event, scheduled on February 16th, 2024, and hosted online, participants will find an opportunity to explore their creative depths.

In the Adult Division (18+), the competition offers a first-place prize of $100, a second-place prize of $75, a third-place prize of $50, and a Judges’ Choice award for the best overall story with a prize of $150.

For the Youth Division (14-17 years old), participants stand to win first place with $75, second place with $50, and third place with $25.

To ensure a fair competition, authors can submit up to three stories, but only one will be eligible for prize money. Entries must adhere to the theme of "A Journey of Self-Discovery," and stories containing coarse obscenities or erotica will be disqualified.

The judging process will evaluate entries based on plot, story structure, character development, setting, grammar, and sentence structure.

This competition is open to manuscripts from various counties, including Henry, Benton, Carroll, Weakley, Gibson, Dyer, Obion, Stewart, Montgomery, and Houston in Tennessee, along with Calloway and Marshall counties in Kentucky.

To participate, submit your complete entry via Word document or email before the deadline at 11:59 pm on February 16th, 2023. Include the title of the manuscript, your name, permanent address, phone number, and email. For youth authors, please provide your parents' or guardians' names.

The contact information provided will be used to notify the winners. We eagerly anticipate the diverse and creative submissions that will take us on unique journeys of self-discovery through the art of storytelling.

Join us in celebrating literature and the exploration of identity in the 2024 Eugene Gulish Writing Competition.

Best of luck to all participants!