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A logo featuring an open book with stylized pages in gold and red, with red and gold stars and firework shapes above it. Below the image, the text reads “WORDFEST OC.”

About This Event

WordFest OC Writing Contest

APP students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit their creative work for the chance to share it during WordFest OC, a literary festival featuring poetry readings, storytelling, writing workshops, and panel discussions, on October 15, at APP. 

Selected authors will read their work during an awards ceremony and receive a $100 gift card from Friends of the Library at APP, sponsor of the contest. Winning entries will also be featured on the festival website. Winners of previous years’ contests are not eligible to enter again this year.

Categories: Poetry and Prose (Excerpts of Short Stories, Creative Nonfiction, Personal Narratives, Novels, and Screenplays)

Deadline for submissions: May 15, 2026



For questions, email scWordFestOC@saddleback.edu with the subject line "WordFest OC Writing Contest". 

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