Head Held High
Wow, December again so soon?
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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Deceptacon
Disclaimer:
I am not a pretentious fool.
I know my worth.
I am not going to write about
How the spirit of the people who built this country
Sways with the wind in our flag!!!!11!!!!1!! -
Tonight, stars are falling.
Tonight, stars are falling,
Over Chicago, New England, Texas,
From angry east to angry west,
Dark cars: hearses that we don't call hearses
Roll silently towards lively, warm houses,
Gallery
Challenges
Visual Art
Deadline
House
Create an image that represents your dream house. You might sketch, paint, or collage your dream house. Use this activity as a creative way to dream about the future.
Writing
Deadline
Simile
Think of something, an object or a person, for example, and write down as many similes as you can think of. Then collect these similes into a poem.
Writing
Deadline
New Year
Happy New Year! What are you most looking forward to in this next year? Write about what New Year’s means to you.
Writing
Sentence
If all collective knowledge was destroyed, except for one brief but informative sentence, what would you like the world to know?
Writing
American Experiment
What does it mean to be American? Can we still find the answer in the Declaration of Independence — that each person has the equal right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
Writing
Empathy
In poetry or prose, describe the experience of giving or receiving empathy.
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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