Alabama library opens November short story challenge with writing prompts
The gist
Cullman County Public Library's short story challenge runs through Nov. 25, accepting 1,000- to 5,000-word entries.
It offers a smaller alternative to National Novel Writing Month, whose nonprofit shut down in 2025.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Cullman County Public Library's short story writing challenge opens, running through Wednesday, Nov. 25, with entries of 1,000 to 5,000 words; writers can pick up writing prompts and submission sheets at the library.
- Nov 4, 2026The library hosts a writing workshop for adults and students in grades 5 and up at 4 p.m., days into the contest.
- Nov 10, 2026Low State Writing Salon offers writing prompts and writing time for the community, 7-9 p.m. at the Blue Owl, 5 West Canon Perdido Street.