Story Slam 2025

Each session consists of 10 writers presenting their stories. All stories presented must

be original and unpublished. All ages are encouraged to participate.

Authors will each have five minutes to read or tell their stories. After 5 minutes, a one point penalty will be issued. After 7 minutes, the author will be gonged and asked to leave the podium.

There is no theme! However, since all ages are welcome, your story must be family friendly.

Stories will be judged by a panel of 5 local celebrity judges. Marks will be issued out of 10 for each story. The highest and lowest marks will be knocked off with the remaining 3 marks added together for the final mark.

The winner will be awarded a $100 prize, have their story featured on the on the Yorkton Arts Council website, be recognized in Yorkton This Week and more!

Download the entry form below. Fill it out and return it to  our office (mail or email). Entry deadline is October 10, 2025.