Sharing Stories: Writer's Workshop

Do you need inspiration to write a story for the SMCGS's Sharing Stories? Come join us for a Writer's Workshop with Elliot Margolies of the MidPen Media Center.

Elliot is the Director of the MadeIntoAmerica.org online archive of US immigration stories. He does a wonderful workshop that will get your ideas flowing and help you to find the hooks and best story ideas that will draw in your readers.

When: February 9, 2:30-4 pm

Where: SMCGS Library at Canada College



Can't make the workshop? Visit the MadeIntoAmerica.org website and read some of the stories you'll find there for inspiration.

Be sure to add the SMCGS May potluck meeting to your calendar. All those that submitted a story and are in attendance will receive a small gift. Names will be drawn for cash prizes, and many story contributors will be asked to share their stories with the audience.

When: May 20, 10:30-1:00
Watch the website, facebook page and blog for further details

Contest Details

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