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Attention all writers – are you ready to make waves with your words? Get those creative waters flowing – this year’s Writers Read theme is, “Rising Tide.” Whether it’s a poem or haiku, a mystery story, cli-fi, an essay about personal growth or social change, or observations about the unstoppable force of nature, we want to read how you interpret this theme.
In its seventh year, Writers Read offers writers of all ages from everywhere the opportunity to write on a specific theme. All written formats will be considered (essay, story, science fiction, poetry, haiku, script, etc.). The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. The theme “Rising Tide,” could flow in myriad directions: anticipation of change in a person’s life, relationship or community. It could signal an approaching flood or tsunami. Maybe it brings opportunity, promise, social justice. Or, perhaps the tide rises just before a fall.
A panel of volunteers will select 10 to 12 works to be read by their authors during the Writers Read Celebration on March 7 in person at the library or via Zoom. Authors are limited to three entries with a 600-word maximum per entry. Submissions should be in Word format. Include a separate cover letter with the writer’s name, email and phone number. Please do not include the author’s name or contact information on the entry document so authors remain anonymous to the reading panel.
Entrants should email submissions to info@cannonbeachlibrary.org
The NW Authors Series Committee sponsors monthly author presentations and other events at the Cannon Beach Library. A recording of last year’s Writers Read Celebration is available here.
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