IMPORTANT DATES for 2025

March & April, 2025 (for the 2024 recipients): 
To all recipients: Free series of Online Creative Writing Workshops:

• March | Saturday 8 & 15

• April  |  Saturday 12 & 19

• 9:00 – 10:00 am:  Writing tips for beginners

• 10:30 am – Noon:  Theme course.                                                                                                               The first topic will focus on imagery, specifically the use of dreams.

Registration is mandatory for any submission at  https://laplumecontest.com/sign-up/

• Please email at mystory@laplumecontest.com for any inquiries. 

Manuscript Submission Deadline was: August 14, 2025 (midnight), based on the first Day of Miami-Dade County Public Schools at https://laplumecontest.com/sign-up/submit/

Winners’ Announcement: End of October 2025

Awards Preparation: November 2025

Award Ceremony: December 7, 2025.

Online Creative Writing Workshops (for the 2025 recipients) will be scheduled between February and April 2026.