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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 20 and October 18, 2025.

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Important Dates

Entries Accepted
September 1 – November 15, 2025

Review Process
November 18 – December 23, 2025

Semifinalists Announced
January 2, 2026

Public Voting Online / Judges' Review
January 2 - January 23, 2026

Winners Announced
January 28, 2026

Awards Ceremony
March 21, 2026

Write Michigan Blog

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Kent District Library Announces 14th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest 

Kent District Library is pleased to announce the fourteenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew over 1,000 entries last year.  Michigan writers of all ages are invited to enter, with separate categories for youth, teens and adults. Winning entries will be published and the top writers will receive cash prizes. “The Write Michigan contest...Continue reading

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