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Write Michigan

Write Michigan is an event series held by Kent District Library, located in Kent County, Michigan, that is dedicated to nurturing and promoting local literary talent.

Our best-known event is the Write Michigan Short Story Contest, an annual statewide competition that began in 2012 and is open to all ages. We also offer a poetry contest for Kent County teens and many free writing events, including two Days Of Learning on September 21 and October 12, 2024.

Important Dates

Entries Accepted
September 1 – November 30, 2024

Review Process
December 3, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Semifinalists Announced
January 10, 2025

Public Voting Online / Judges’ Review
January 10 – January 31, 2025

Winners Announced
February 5, 2025

Awards Ceremony
March 22, 2025

2023-24 Author Locations

Write Michigan Anthologies

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Illustration by Adolfo Valle | adolfovallestudios.com