Like to write? Hone your skills and connect with other writers at our Writer’s Workshops. We launched this series in spring 2019, combining hands-on workshops taught by experts and an annual Short Story Contest for community members.
You’ll find listings of the latest workshops here, along with links to read stories by all the contest winners.
Wednesdays at 7 pm
You can also watch recordings of 50+ workshops on the library’s YouTube channel. Instructors include local authors Jim O’Brien, Ekta Garg, John Milas, and Molly MacRae, plus former New York Times Op-Ed page editor Trish Hall. Go to YouTube »
Our 2024 Short Story Contest included entries from community members who participated in the Writer’s Workshops series. The top three stories were read publicly and the awards were announced at ceremony in November 2024. The judges were Heidi Esther, Megan Montgomery, and Ted Sanders. Congratulations to the winners!
Winners of the 2024 Short Story Contest (from left): Andrea Alghalith, third place; Claudia Vizcarra, first place; and Deborah Keene, second place.
Our 2023 Short Story Contest included entries from community members who participated in the Writer’s Workshops series. The top three stories were read publicly and the awards were announced at a ceremony in November 2023. The judges were Maisie Sparks and Kallan Buss. Congratulations to the winners!
Winners of the 2023 Short Story Contest (from left): Simon Johnson, third place; Yael Zeiri, second place; and Josh Loomis, first place.
Winners of the 2022 Short Story Contest (from left): Drew Adamek, third place; Bethan Owen, second place; and Jessica Launius, first place.
First place winner of the 2021 Short Story Contest, James F. Smith.
First place winner of the 2020 Short Story Contest, Andrea Alghalith.
Winners of the 2019 Short Story Contest (from left): Murillo Soranso, second place; Julie Wagner, third place; and Jessica Launius, first place.
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Salem Gebil
Librarian
Adult Services
217/403-2000
info@champaign.org