[nabs-l] FW: writing contest for teens 15-18: SIUC Young Writers

[Tamika Williams]

Chris after browsing this message, it says that it is a nation wide
contest. I think that this is a great opportunity for anybody
interested.

Tamika

On 4/24/13, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> Joe,
>
> Do you know if this contest is limited to students who live in Illinois?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
> Chris Nusbaum, Co-Chair
> Public Relations Committee
> Maryland Association of Blind Students
> Phone: (443) 547-2409
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe
> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 4:35 PM
> To: 'NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS'
> Subject: [nabs-l] FW: writing contest for teens 15-18: SIUC Young Writers
>
> THE YOUNKIN-RIVERA PRIZES FOR YOUNG WRITERS AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
> CARBONDALE http://www.angelfire.com/il/yww/contest.html
> 2012 Winners: Kate Mirly of Smithton, IL(Prose)
>
> Monique Ocanas of Park Forest, IL (Poetry)
>
> A nationwide competition for creative writers aged 15-18.
>
> THE YOUNKIN-RIVERA PRIZES FOR YOUNG WRITERS AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
> CARBONDALE
>
> A nationwide competition for creative writers aged 15-18. Entries accepted
> during the month of April in the genres of poetry and prose. Prize in each
> category: $150 and a full tuition scholarship to the 2013 Young Writers
> Workshop at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
>
> To enter in poetry: send no more than 2 poems (limit of 25 lines each) per
> entrant, along with an entry fee of $5.
>
> To enter in prose (fiction or essay): send one essay or story (no more 1000
> words) per entrant, along with an entry fee of $5.
>
> To enter in both poetry and prose: send no more than 2 poems (limit of 25
> lines each) and one essay or story (of no more than 1000 words) per
> entrant,
> along with an entry fee of $10. Entries longer than the limits listed above
> will be returned, along with their entry fees. Entrants must be U.S.
> citizens or permanent residents.
>
> All entries must be typed on white 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper. Do not put your
> name on your entries. Include a separate cover sheet with the following
> information on it: your name, home address, phone number, e-mail address,
> date of birth, and the name and address of your high school. Checks or
> money
> orders to cover the entry fee should be made out to SIUC, with "Young
> Writers Workshop" written in the check's memo line. Please do not send
> cash.
> Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for contest results. No entries
> will be returned, so please keep copies of the work you send. No e-mail or
> faxed submissions will be accepted.
>
> Prizes will be awarded at a ceremony during the annual Young Writers
> Workshop at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a five-day, co-ed,
> residential creative writing workshop for high school sophomores, juniors,
> and seniors interested in developing their skills in the writing of poetry
> and prose. If a prizewinner cannot attend the Workshop, the prize will not
> be awarded to that winner. Travel costs to and from the Workshop are the
> responsibility of the winner. Previous award winners cannot enter again.
>
>
> The Young Writers Workshop will be held in 2013 from June 25 to June 29,
> 2013.
>
> To enter, send your submissions, postmarked from April 5 to April 30, 2013,
> to:
>
> The Younkin-Rivera Prizes for Young Writers Allison Joseph, Director
>
> The Young Writers Workshop
>
> Department of English
>
> Southern Illinois University Carbondale
>
> Faner Hall 2380--Mail Code 4503
>
> 1000 Faner Drive
>
> Carbondale, IL 69201
>
> Email for Questions only: aljosephATsiuDOTedu
>
> Winners will be announced at the end of May 2013.
>
> Allison Joseph
> SIUC Young Writers Workshop Director
>
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