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Writing with Pen

Creative Writing/
Submission Form

Rules

Creative Writing

Rules:

  • All entries must be submitted with a completed Entry Form and an Exhibitor Number.

    • Do NOT put your name on the entry itself, but only on the entry form

    • Exhibitor numbers can be obtained:

      • By calling the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service Office (859-356-3155) OR

      • In person at the Kenton County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 10, from 1p.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Entries may be made by:

    • Email (PREFERRED): send to kentonfairwriting@gmail.com (must be received by Sunday, July 10, at 3 p.m.)

    • In person at the Kenton County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.​

  • Entries should have been written between July 1, 2020 and July 10, 2022.

  • Maximum word length for all entries is 1,500 words.

  • Only one entry per category.

  • Contest is open to all residents of Kentucky, not just Kenton County.​

Results

Results:

  • Judging is based on originality, creativity, and language skills.

  • Judges’ decisions are final.

  • Judging results will be emailed to all participants by Wednesday, July 13, at 9 p.m.

  • Ribbons and checks for winning entries may be picked up on Sunday, July 17, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kenton County Fairgrounds.

  • Winning entries will be available to view at the Durr Branch of the Kenton County Public Library in Independence, KY, after the fair has ended.

CLASS B. JUVENILE: AGE 7-9

  • CW-1 Poetry 5 3 2

  • CW-2 Non-fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-3 Fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-4 Personal Narrative 5 3 2

CLASS C. JUVENILE: AGE 10-12

  • CW-1 Poetry 5 3 2

  • CW-2 Non-fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-3 Fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-4 Personal Narrative 5 3 2

CLASS D. YOUNG ADULT: AGE 13-18

  • CW-1 Poetry 5 3 2

  • CW-2 Non-Fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-3 Fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-4 Personal Narrative 5 3 2

CLASS E. ADULT: AGE 19-64

  • CW-1 Poetry 5 3 2

  • CW-2 Non-Fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-3 Fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-4 Inspirational 5 3 2

  • CW-5 Personal Narrative 5 3 2

CLASS F. ADULT: AGE 65+

  • CW-1 Poetry 5 3 2

  • CW-2 Non-Fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-3 Fiction 5 3 2

  • CW-4 Inspirational 5 3 2

  • CW-5 Personal Narrative 5 3 2

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