I recently received an email from SCBWI about a chance to get a story published in a proposed trade book about haunting issues in the USA. SCBWI members are tasked with writing a scary story associated with the state they either live in or have a connection to. The unfortunate thing is that only one story from each state/district/commonwealth will get published in the book. The fifty states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia makes 52 chances for SCBWI members to get published though!
I have been researching several haunting stories in Connecticut, trying to decide which topic to write about. The story can be up to 1300 words, must be written for middle graders, inspired by a local/regional event or myth and written by someone with a connection to that state/district/commonwealth.
I have encouraged my fellow critique partners to enter the challenge. We have writers in the group from all over the United States. I started one draft story so far, but I'm uncertain about whether or not this story will end up being my entry.
The deadline to submit your entry is December 1, 2020. You need to use an online contest form to file your entry. Good luck to all SCBWI members that enter the challenge!
Ken
