The Fargo Public Library is seeking submissions for its 10th annual Northern Narratives winter writing project for adults and teens age 13 and older. Submissions in fiction, nonfiction and poetry will be accepted online only from Sunday, Feb. 1, through Tuesday, March 31, at fargolibrary.wufoo.com/forms/northern-narratives-2026/. There is no fee to participate. Writing categories and word counts are as follows:
• Fiction: 1,000-6,000 words
• Nonfiction: 1,000-6,000 words
• Poetry: 1,000 words or less per poem
Selected submissions will be included in the library’s North Dakota Collection. All rules, guidelines and frequently asked questions about the project are available on the library’s Northern Narratives webpage.
Material selected for the print publication will be announced in early summer, and all submissions must be original, unpublished, proofread and edited works. All entries are final, and stories will not be returned. The selection committee reserves the right to withhold publication at their discretion. Chosen selections shall be subject to “first rights” copyright. Any future publication unrelated to the Fargo Public Library shall require appropriate attribution.
This project is supported by the Friends of the Fargo Public Library.
Fargo Public Library events are free and open to the public. For more information about the library, resources, services and a list of upcoming events, call 701.241.1492. If you need any accommodation to participate, we are happy to help. Please contact the Fargo Public Library via email at Accessibility@fargolibrary.org or call 701.241.1495 at least three business days in advance.