A Celebration of Stories, Writing, and Community
The Jessie Perry Stratford Writing Contest invites writers of all ages to share original work in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, journalism, and creative storytelling. Inspired by Butler County writer and newspaperwoman Jessie Perry Stratford, this contest celebrates the power of voice, imagination, and local history.
Submission Deadline: December 18, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Hosted by the Kansas Oil Museum
No Entry Fee
Writing Categories
Writers may submit entries in genres including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, journalism, essays, comics, illustrated writing, and more.
Full category descriptions are included in the contest rules PDF below.
Submit Your Entry
All entries must be submitted through the official Google Form: