First Annual CT Spooky Writing Contest

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Event Details

Starting October 1st through October 31st, patrons of all ages are welcome to submit an original spooky story for our 1st annual CT statewide library writing contest. Submitted stories must:

  • be set in Connecticut
  • be a minimum of two sentences and a maximum of ten pages
  • Not have excessive foul language or gore (think PG-13)
  • Not be plagiarized or written with AI
  • Not already be published somewhere else

The children’s (ages 6-11), teens (ages 12-18), and adult (ages 19+) departments will review all submissions within their age category and award a winner. The winner will earn a prize and their story will be published in the First Spooky CT Volume!

Please click here to submit your story.