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Telling Stories Contest
Contest Information

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Telling Stories

Contest Information

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Libraries is holding two contests in which you, a currently enrolled student, may participate. Both contests offer you, the student, a chance to tell a story in one of two ways: a graphic novella or a multimedia video. Software and equipment are available in Gee Library for students to use to participate in the contests. You are free to use your own software and equipment as well.

A copy of the registration form and contest rules is available for download. You may also pick up paper copies of the registration form and contest rules at the Customer Service Desk at Gee Library.

Contest FAQs

What type of story should I tell?
You are free to tell whatever type of story you would like. Your story may be fiction or nonfiction, informative or fun, fact or opinion, or anything else you want. Be creative!

How long does my story need to be?
The contest rules state that the graphic novella submissions must be between 30 and 50 printed pages and that multimedia video submissions must be between 3 and 5 minutes, not including opening and/or closing credits.

I want to create a graphic novella but I can't draw. What should I do?
Be creative! Gee Library has equipment that you may check-out and use for class assignments as well as this contest. Soon, The Nexus will have Comic Life software installed that will allow you to manipulate image files into a graphic novel format.

I want to create a multimedia video story but can't afford a digital video recorder. What should I do?
Gee Library has equipment that you may check-out and use for class assignments as well as this contest. Stop by the Customer Service Desk at Gee Library to ask about this equipment.

I found something fantastic that fits into my story well. Can I use it?
As with your class assignments, plagairism is not allowed in this contest. You must give credit to the originator of another work if you use it or reference it in your work.

When is registration over for the contest?
Registration for both contests ends November 20th at midnight.

When is the contest over?
Both contests end at 12:01 AM February 1st, 2010.

I am a distance education student but I want to participate. What should I do?
Print off the registration form and either mail-in your registration form to the address at the bottom of this web page, care of "Telling Stories Contest Entry", or fax-in your registration form to (903) 886-5434. Mailed registration forms must be postmarked no later than November 20th and faxed registration forms must be timestamped no later than midnight November 21st.

As a distance education student, may I borrow the equipment and/or software for the contest?
The hardware for use with the contest must be picked up in person and returned in person at Gee Library. The software made available by Gee Library is only available at Gee Library.

How should I submit my story for judging?
All submissions for both the graphic novella and the multimedia video contests must be submitted electronically. Check back on this page for more information about exactly how to submit your story.

Can I submit more than one story?
You may submit up to two stories, one entry in each category. You may not submit two entries of the same type.

I really want to participate but I'm not sure I have the time this semester.
Fear not, storyteller! The deadline for submitting your story is 12:01 AM February 1st, 2010.

When will the winners be announced?
The announcement of winners will take place during the Spring 2010 semester. Winners will be notified by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Libraries.

What do I win?
Prizes may include digital cameras, digital video cameras, and software. Oh, and possible immortality on the Internet. All entries will be eligible for inclusion in a digital collection maintained on the Internet by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Libraries. See the contest rules for more information.

The submission is a group effort. How are the prizes awarded?
The prize package is awarded to the group as a whole. It is up to the members of the group to determine how to distribute/utilize the prize won.

I have a question that's not listed here. Whom should I ask?
If you have questions about the multimedia video contest, contact Marsha Keenan. If you have a question about the graphic novella contest, contact Sean Anderson.

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