Young Writers Association Contest
Young Writers Association (YWA) is taking submissions for its 2012 creative writing contest MANY VOICINGS: IN TRANSLATION. Many cultures or many voices make up our community. Our multi/trans cultural traditions and languages are a rich creative source for writers.
• Open to ages 5 and up (including adults) who are residents of Lane County
• Entries can be up to 600 words
• See www.ywalane.org for full guidelines or contact 541/485-2259 or ywalouisa@aol.com
• Possible inspirations: starting January 3rd, writing samples and literary examples will be added to the website: www.ywalane.org
• Send submissions to YWA Contest, PO Box 51538, Eugene, OR 97405 or email ywalouisa@aol.com
• Postmark deadline February 1, 2012. Winners notified by March 7, 2012.
Winners receive prizes from local businesses and a workshop with bi-lingual, award-winning author Gary Soto. Winners also read at the YWA Glitterary Word Festival on April 28, in the Eugene Public Library and are published in YWA’s creative writing journal, UpStarts.
Since 1994, YWA has stirred up literary play in youth and community. A nonprofit organization, YWA provides Lane County elementary through high school students with interactive, literature-based experiences in workshops, publications, camps, classrooms, and in intergenerational settings. More information is available at www.ywalane.org.
Young Writers Association ~ POB 51538, Eugene, OR 97405 ~ 541/485-2259 ywalouisa@aol.com ~ www.ywalane.org
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