On the third Monday of February, we take time to celebrate President’s Day, which has long been associated with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Over time, many Americans have come to view it as a patriotic day honoring all men who have served in the nation’s highest office – and to provide us with a three-day holiday. This, of course, makes for a most appropriate Community Writes prompt: Presidents.
We welcome your thoughts on presidents – of nations, schools, business ventures – past, present or future.
The program is open to all – whether you are a published writer or not – and contributions will be published on a rolling basis on the Hoffman Center website. Contributors also will be offered an opportunity to read their work at periodic open mic events. There is a $5 fee per submission. Here’s the link to submit.
Here are the guidelines:
Fiction, nonfiction, essay, memoir – and poetry – will be accepted. Submissions should not exceed 800 words, and should include an image, if possible.
The writing must be inspired by the prompt designated for each month, though the title does not need to include the prompt topic.
Here are the prompts for the rest of 2022:
March – Wind
April – The Cruelest Month
May – Lust
June – Bursting Out
July – I Love a Parade
August – Wilting
September – Renewal
October – Spooked
November – Thankful
December – Celebrations
Contact: Lynn Steinberg, 206-900-1798
Ellis Conklin, 314-304-2821
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