Halloween Story Contest

Trick-or-treating is just a month away, and that means it’s time again for The Press of Atlantic City’s Halloween story contest for young writers.

Halloween contest official rules

1. The contest is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

2. Young authors must come up with the ending for the story we’ve supplied (available in print today and online at pressofac.com/life).

3. All entries must be the original work of the student and no longer than 300 words. Typed entries are encouraged.

4. Students are encouraged to submit illustrations with their stories. While the artwork will not be judged, some drawings will appear in print or in an online gallery. Illustrations should be submitted on a separate piece of paper.

5. All entries and pictures should include the student’s name, age, school and grade.

6. Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. Oct. 12.

7. Mail entries to: Halloween Story, c/o Tim Faherty, The Press of Atlantic City, 1000 W. Washington Ave, Pleasantville, N.J., 08232 or email to Halloween@pressofac.com. Include“Halloween Story” in the subject line.

8. Stories or artwork cannot be returned.

9. Winners will be selected at the sole discretion of the Press staff.

 Story at link
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/enter-our-halloween-story-contest/article_e64bf6b2-63cf-11e5-ae72-173751852b21.html