Emerging Writers: Writing and Review Meet-Up

Thursday October 20, 2016: 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult

Emerging Writers: Writing and Review Meet-Up

Thursday September 22, 2016: 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult

Emerging Writers: Writing and Review Meet-Up

Thursday August 18, 2016: 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult

Emerging Writer's Workshop: Writing Your Novel One Scene at a Time

Thursday August 4, 2016: 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult

Emerging Writers: Writing and Review Meet-Up

Thursday July 21, 2016: 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 And Up.

Emerging Writer's Workshop: Go Big on the Bookshelf

Thursday July 7, 2016: 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult

Emerging Writer's Workshop: Social Media for Writers

Thursday June 2, 2016: 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult

LAST DAY to enter the "Write On!" Short Story Contest!

Fri, 02/12/2016 - 12:12pm by krayla

Today is the last day for writers in 3rd-5th grade to enter a story in the "Write On!" Short Story Contest! Please make sure you have checked the guidelines, then send it by email to youngwrite@aadl.org or drop off a paper copy at the Youth desk Downtown. The story submission mailbox will close at midnight tonight. Happy writing!

Friday 2/12 is the last day to submit your entry for the 3rd-5th Grade “Write On!” Short Story Contest!

Mon, 02/08/2016 - 11:30am by anthonyd

There's still time to check out the contest page and read the guidelines for details on how to submit your awesome story!

Email your completed story to youngwrite@aadl.org or drop it off at the Downtown Library Youth Desk (343 S. Fifth Ave) now through Friday February 12.

Need some last minute tips? Check out the following books:

Spilling Ink

Writer to Writer: from think to ink

How to Write About Your Adventure

In the words of C.S. Lewis, “You can make anything by writing!”

Upcoming Writing Contests at AADL

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 2:15pm by krayla

If you like to write, then get ready for two upcoming writing contests at the Ann Arbor District Library! We will start accepting submissions for both contests on Monday, January 25. Read on if you're interested in entering this year!

TEENS in Grades 6-12: "It's All Write!" Teen Short Story Contest
Writers may submit a short story Monday, January 25 through Friday, March 4. Check out the contest website for more information. Judges will choose the top three stories from each category (grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12) to receive cash prizes totaling $1500!

KIDS in Grades 3-5: "Write On!" Short Story Contest
Writers may submit a short story Monday, January 25 through Friday, February 12. Check out the contest website for more information. Judges will choose the top three stories from each grade to win awesome prizes!

We look forward to reading your story! For inspiration and ideas, check out the writing resource guides for teens and kids!