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May 21
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Summer of Stories 2022: Contest

THE CONTEST: Summer of Stories 2022
Tell us a story – in words or images

Respond to the prompts in the Writing and Visual Art categories – as often as you like! Win cash prizes and get published! To submit your work, click on the prompt, hit "Respond," and a new blog form will pop up. Fill in the title, category, and post your submission, and remember to save. Contest is open until Aug. 15.
  1. Writing 2022: Let your imagination run free! Let the words flow! Write about anything in any genre – poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction.
  2. Visual Art 2022: Go outside and explore. Create visual art that reflects the world around you. Experiment with en plein air painting. Take photographs. Try sketching what you see. Choose any medium that inspires you. Submit your work individually or in multiples. 
PRIZES in Each Category:
1st place (GOLD) in each category: $150
2nd place (SILVER) in each category: $100
3rd place (BRONZE) in each category: $75
PUBLICATION in The Voice, September 2022 issue

DEADLINE: Monday, August 15, 2022

CONTEST DETAILS:
  • Must be your own original work and not published elsewhere
  • Must have a YWP account 
  • No word limit
  • No limit to the number of times you submit work
  • No limit on your imagination! Any genre, any medium.
Questions? Contact Susan Reid, YWP Executive Director, [email protected]
 
 
Posted: 05.21.22
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