IMPORTANT DATES for 2025

March & April, 2025: 
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 will start: April 1, 2025 – Deadline will be: May 31, 2025 (midnight) at https://laplumecontest.com/sign-up/

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

Manuscript Submission will start: June 1, 2025 – Deadline will be: August 14, 2025 (midnight), 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: 1st or 2nd weekend of December 2025.