
2025
Short Story Contest
"New Beginnings" – Stories about starting fresh, whether it's moving to a new place, starting a new phase in life, or making a big decision.

THEME
Saturday, March 1st
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Fernandina Beach Middle School
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2-2:40 PM
Short Story Contest Workshop, hosted by local authors, Donna Overly, Jane Wood, and Susanne Shiffman, with the Amelia Writers Group. Come out to ask questions, get inspired, and workshop your Short Story for the Contest!
FREE STUDENT WRITING WORKSHOP
WIN CASH AWARDS!
1st Place - $175
2nd Place - $100
3rd Place - $75
Honorable Mention - $50
*Prizes awarded to both Middle and High School winners
Become a Published Author!
Top stories will be published.

PRIZES
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Story must be 500-1000 words
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Must be an original work
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Must be a Nassau County resident in Middle or High school
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Submissions must be in:
​- Times New Roman 12-point font
- Double-spaced
- Must include: Name, Email Address, Grade, School, Teacher’s Name and Title on front page in Microsoft Word file format​
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A head shot photo and the completed release form must be submitted with the application
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Submit application and story online at: ameliaislandbookfestival.org/sswc
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Submit anytime BEFORE April 1st at 5pm

REQUIREMENTS

Questions? Email: shortstory@ameliaislandbookfestival.org

*Applications open until April 1, 2025 at 5pm