The Death of Ideas
Walking through an art museum,
reading all the signs,
try to trace back the thought process,
paid parking's outta time,
leave with paintings stuck inside my head,
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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Woah
Woah.
I've been busy.
I haven't posted for 5 months.
I haven't opened the site for 5 months.
I have a good reason.
I promise.
I shipped myself to a New England boarding school?
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An Old Friend
Every year, December comes around again,
Like an old friend,
One who you haven’t seen in a long time.
For many people, December brings happiness, and warmth.
Gallery
Challenges
Visual Art
Deadline
Hands
When working on their artistic abilities, people often focus on representing the human body, and hands are a challenging aspect of the body to draw. Sketch (or photograph) hands. Do they tell a story?
Writing
Deadline
Interior
Write a poem that is based around the word interior. How many different ways can you use the word? How many different meanings can you think of? What images does it conjure up?
Writing
Deadline
Island
You've taken yourself on a solo getaway to a remote island for two days. Imagine what it would be like and describe the experience.
Writing
Giving
'Tis the season. Imagine if the generosity and gratitude of the giving season defined our everyday world. Do you have an uplifting story, fiction or nonfiction, that captures the essence of the season?
Visual Art
Peace on Earth
If we are to have peace on earth, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., said, "Our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective." Illustrate Dr. King's words in any medium.
Writing
Leader
What makes a good leader? What are their essential qualities? What is their impact on others?
News & Events
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Tomorrow Project: November Award
Congratulations to Csquared, the November award winner in YWP's monthly Tomorrow Project contest! Read the winning piece, "Those Who Love Life!"
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The Tomorrow Project Phase 2: Monthly Contests
YWP's Tomorrow Project continues with monthly contests, exhibits, and publication!
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YWP's Annual Appeal: Support young writers and artists!
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