Central Oregon Writers Guild is accepting entries for their 8th annual Harvest Writing contest until August 16. The contest is open to residents of Oregon and all current members of Central Oregon Writers Guild.

This is a great opportunity to gain constructive feedback from a panel of judges, polish your writing and possibly win.

The top 10 winners will read their entries at a special Showcase Event to be held on the evening of October 24 at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Bend. Winners and their winning entries will be featured in the Central Oregon Writers Guild 2015 Harvest Writing Contest Winners Collection, a book published each year following the writing contest. Winners will also receive a complimentary print copy of the book upon publication. Winners may also be featured in author presentations and readings at Central Oregon bookstores.

Entries must be 1,200 words or less and are being accepted in the categories of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. One entry is allowed per writer and one poem per poetry entry. All submissions must be previously unpublished original works of the writer.

Contest Timeframe for Submissions: through Sunday, August 16. Full contest details, as well as online entry information, www.centraloregonwritersguild.com

Questions regarding the contest may be submitted to cowgcontest@gmail.com.