Coming soon…….!
Deadline
Format & Submission
We do not have many requirements for the formatting of your piece: as long as it is written in 12-point font and double-spaced, it will be accepted.
Please keep in mind that, although there is no minimum word limit, there is a hard maximum of 1200 words. (we will be using Microsoft Word to count the number of words). You will be assigned a code number once you have registered as a contestant, and that code number will be used to identify you when you submit your story. The reason for the code is that all stories will be blind-judged, so please do not put your name anywhere on the document.
Judging
Each story will be judged by a minimum of 3 judges. Stories will be judged on the basis of…
- 15% – Spelling and Grammar
- 85% – Story (Writing Craft, Originality, Character Development, and Plot Development)
Prizes
First Place – $100 CAD
Second Place – $75 CAD
Third Place – $50 CAD
Eligibility
This contest will be open to anyone in currently enrolled in Grade 9 through 12 and attending a school or homeschooling anywhere in the Capital Regional District. This includes Sooke, Colwood, Langford, View Royal, Esquimalt, Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich, Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney, Salt Spring Island, Pender Island, Galiano Island, Maine Island, or Saturna Island.
Rights
Your work is yours, and you will retain all rights to it. That said, by accepting the prize, you agree to have your work posted on this website and the official PSII website, as well as PSII’s social media.
Restrictions
- All submissions are final. If you made a mistake, and there is enough time before the deadline, contact us at contact@psiiliterarycontest.learningstorm.org and we will figure out if we can accept a new submission on a case by case basis.
- All submission must be made electronically.
FAQ
Can I submit multiple pieces?
Yes, you can! However, you will have to pay an entry fee for each entry, submitting them separately. If you submit two on the same entry, we will only look at one and ignore the other.
Can I submit a piece if I have already submitted it somewhere else?
We will not be nit-picky about double submissions; however, many contests do have stringent rules, and as such we do recommend that you make sure that the other contest which you have entered does not have any restrictions on multiple submissions. Our only requirement is that the piece you submit to the contest has not been previously published and/or been the winning piece in another literary contest.
Is there a theme?
There is no theme. As long as the piece is fiction and 2,000 words or less in length, it will be accepted.
When will the results be published?
There is no set time. You can expect the results around late December-early January.