{"id":24888,"date":"2026-05-19T18:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leeuwardencityofliterature.nl\/?p=24888"},"modified":"2026-05-19T18:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:19:35","slug":"writing-competition-write-the-most-thrilling-story-of-smallingerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leeuwardencityofliterature.nl\/en\/writing-competition-write-the-most-thrilling-story-of-smallingerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing competition: write the most thrilling story of Smallingerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Thriller Weeks (13-31 May), Bibliotheek Drachten is organising a writing competition for amateur writers living in or originating from Smallingerland. The assignment: write a short suspenseful story set in summer, in which a location in the municipality of Smallingerland plays a role in some way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The competition is open to all ages, divided into three categories: children (up to 12 years), youth (13-20 years) and adults (21+). Stories can be written in Dutch or Frisian and must be between 1,200 and 2,500 words. For the youngest category, a minimum of 500 words applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One winner will be selected in each age category. The winners will receive a prize and their stories will be published on the Bibliotheek Drachten website. The winning stories will also be printed together as a modest publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to submit<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories can be submitted from 21 June to 16 August via <a href=\"mailto:activiteiten@bibliotheekdrachten.nl\">activiteiten@bibliotheekdrachten.nl<\/a>. Please include your first and last name, date of birth, place of residence and telephone number with your submission. The jury will assess the stories from 17 August. 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