The Gold Country Writers has announced a nonfiction writing competition open to writers residing in Placer, Yuba, El Dorado, Nevada, Sutter and Sacramento counties. Entries or due by midnight Sept. 17.

“Writing contests are to me today what a recital was when I was a girl,” said Libby Taylor-Worden, contest coordinator. “It’s the opportunity to practice creativity and apply self-editing skills to polish my words.”

The contest provides a chance for writers to showcase their work. Writers retain full ownership of their work. However, by entering, writers agree to allow GCW to use submitted stories in its publications and to showcase winning entries. Gold Mountain California News media will publish the winning stories online and in their local newspapers.

The GCW Nonfiction Short Story Con

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