Sharing Stories
Sharing Stories 2019
We Invite You to Write a Story
THE SMCGS STORY WRITING EVENT OF 2019
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Join the fun and write a family history or local San Mateo County story.
To hlep you with your writing, two great writing workshops are offered, one on a Thursday, and one on a Saturday.
Submit your story to SMCGS to be entered into a drawing for prizes, publication,
and/or reading aloud at a monthly meeting. Each entry receives a small gift.
SCHEDULE
March 30 (Sat, Grace Lutheran Church) - Writing Workshop with Craig Siulinski
April 11 (Thurs, Cañada College Library - Writing Workshop with Regina Mason
April 15 - Submissions OPEN
May 31 - Submissions DEADLINE
June 22, 10:30 am-1 pm - Story readings, prizes, gifts, and Lunch
PRIZES
• All entries receive a small gift on day of the event, June 22
• All entries entered into the Sharing Stories drawing for 3- $25 cash prizes
• Special drawing for entries taking place in San Mateo County for 3 SMCGS tote bag prizes
EVENT GUIDELINES
• Open to all SMCGS members & non-members
• Non-fiction family or San Mateo County stories
• 1,000 words or less
• Up to three entries per person
• Sample story topics: A person, family, incident, birth/marriage/death, immigration, object, place (house, business, church, etc.)
• Photos, maps or other graphics encouraged
• Online submissions only via website
• Writers must agree to have their stories printed in the SMCGS newsletter, blog, or Facebook page
• Questions? Contact SharingStories@smcgs.org
FORMATTING GUIDELINES for SUBMISSIONS
• 1,000 words or less
• Font/Size: Times New Roman, 11-point
• Single spaced; space between paragraphs
• Save document in MS Word (doc or docx) or Rich Text Format (rtf), or PDF.
• Photo credit: Include photo source (personal file, website URL, permission to use, etc.)
• Questions? Contact SharingStories@smcgs.org