Sharing Stories

We Invite You to Write a Story

AND SUBMIT IT TO

THE SMCGS STORY WRITING EVENT OF 2017

Sharing Stories

Join the fun and write a family history or local San Mateo County story.

Submit your story to SMCGS to be entered into a drawing for prizes; and/or for publication, or reading aloud at a monthly meeting. Each entry receives a small gift. 

SCHEDULE

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February 9, 2:30-4 pm - Writing Workshop with Elliot Margolies

March 15 - Submissions OPEN, watch for announcements

April 30 - Submissions DEADLINE

May 20, 10:30 am-1 pm - Event! Story readings, prizes drawn, gifts given,

family storyteller speaker, & POTLUCK LUNCH

PRIZES

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• All entries receive a small gift on day of the event, May 20

• All entries entered into the Sharing Stories drawing for three $25 cash prizes

• Additional drawing for entries about or which take place in San Mateo County for three SMCGS tote bag prizes

GUIDELINES

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• Open to all SMCGS members & non-members

• Non-fiction family or San Mateo Co. stories

• 1,000 words or less

• Up to three entries per person

• Sample story topics: A person, family, incident, birth/marriage/death, immigration, 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

THINK, TELL YOUR FAMILY STORIES,

YOUR 3rd GREAT GRANDKIDS WILL THANK YOU.

Sharing Stories