Writers group hosts contest

Carteret Writers is accepting submissions for its annual writing contest.

Categories include flash fiction, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s. You need not be a member of Carteret Writers to enter.

Submissions will be accepted through March 13. The fee is a $5 per entry for members and $10 per entry for nonmembers. Cash prizes are awarded in each category, and winning entries will be published in the Carteret Writers 2012 literary journal, "Shoal." Entries awarded honorable mention may also be published if the author chooses. Authors retain all rights to their work.

Judging will be blind, conducted by published authors, journalists or other professionals in the field of writing. Winners will be announced at an awards dinner held May 9 in Morehead City.

For complete contest guidelines, visit carteretwriters.org or e-mail CarteretWriters@gmail.com.