35th Annual Julie Meier Writer’s Competition 

35th Annual Julie Meier Writer’s Competition 

  The Writer’s Competition at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library is one of the oldest and most prestigious contests of its kind in the Inland Northwest. In 1987, Library Director Julie Meier perceived the need to discover and recognize talented writers in our regional community and to challenge young people and adults to take an interest in writing and to hone their skills. Another goal of the Writer’s Competition is to reveal great authors living in our midst.  

Cash Prizes  

  Prizes have been funded by the Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library for several years. The prizes are as follows: First – $100, Second – $50, Third – $25 for fiction and non-fiction in each age category. In case of ties, full duplicate prizes will be awarded  

Volunteer Opportunity  

 The Writer’s Competition is judged by a group of volunteers composed of professional writers and editors working in North Idaho and Spokane. If you feel you are qualified to act as a judge, please contact Communications Coordinator JD Smithson here: [email protected].  

Entry  

  Official Writers Competition entry forms and rules are available beginning January 31 each year. Forms can be picked up at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library or downloaded by clicking this link cdalibrary.org/events/writers-competition beginning January 31. Requests for mailed forms must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Entries must normally be returned to the Library by March 31.