Elmwood Cemetery has announced its annual Snowden Spirit Series Writing Contest, asking for historical fiction short stories about Elmwood’s residents.
Entrants can choose to write about an individual, a couple, or a group, so long as they are buried at the cemetery. Prizes will be awarded to first through third place, with third place receiving $500, second $750, and first $1,000. Winners will be announced on Facebook and Instagram, and all three winning entries will be published on the cemetery’s blog. The winning stories will also be read aloud at a reception on a date to be announced.
Entries are due February 14th at 4 p.m. Stories are to be 1,500 words at maximum, with no more than two submissions per applicant. A $20 donation is required (donate here). Email your submission to amanda@elmwoodcemetery.org.
Read 2023’s winning stories by Jeffrey Posson, Katherine Fredlund, and Beverly Cruthirds here.
The Snowden Spirit Series is sponsored by the Snowden family in honor of the creative spirit of Memphis.