You have 420 characters — that’s the long and short of it.
And on Saturday, you can get a little help.
Coquitlam Public Library’s Tiny Stories Contest is looking for writers who can tell a riveting tale with dynamic characters in just 420 characters or less.
The Coquitlam 125-sanctioned contest is open to people 16 years of age and older, and the deadline for submissions is June 30. Winners will be invited to read their stories on stage at the Kaleidoscope festival at Town Centre Park on July 23, and winning stories will also appear on the library’s website, Facebook page and in The Tri-City News.
If you need a bit of help to craft your bite-sized masterpiece, the library will also be hosting a free Tiny Stories Workshop at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.) Saturday, June 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Local writer Rebecca Wood Barrett will lead participants through a series of fun writing exercises to get your creative juices flowing.
Space for the workshop is limited. To register, leave a message on the library’s registration line at 604-937-4155.
For story samples and full contest rules, go to www.coqlibrary.ca/home/tiny-stories-contest.
For more information about Coquitlam 125 events, visit www.coquitlam125.ca/events.
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