Creative Writing Contest

Co-sponsored by the Center for Global Studies and Center for Peace and Justice and the Department of Writing and Literature ~
Skene Award for Fiction and Literary Nonfiction

Contestants should submit two short pieces (under 1000 words) or one longer piece (1000 to 3000 words).  Writing will be judged on originality, quality of expression, and significance of the work’s contribution to the spirit of reconciliation.

Atkinson Award for Poetry

Contestants should submit up to three poems, none of which may exceed 36 lines. Writing will be judged solely on artistic merit. 

Rules

Ø       A prize of $200.00 will be awarded to the winner of each contest.

Ø       Four honorable mentions will also be named.

Ø       All George Fox University students are eligible.

Ø       There are no application fees.

Ø       Initial screening will be by Fox faculty. 

Ø       Winners will be chosen by off-campus professionals.

Ø       Deadline is March 16.

Materials must be submitted as hard copy and as WORD attachments to Sue Mills in the Writing and Literature Department  ( smills@georgefox.edu)

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