Civil Beat Emerging Writers Contest Now Open To Any And All Media Forms
We’re widening our writing contest. Do it your way: writing, audio, video, graphics, etc. Make your voice heard at Civil Beat. And get paid for it.
We are looking for young thinkers who have something to say about issues that matter – or should matter – to people in Hawaii.
This contest is open to writers, producers and artists 35 or under. Entries may include any form of expression that is publishable on our site: writing, podcasts, video, graphic/written work, whatever else you come up with that hasn’t occurred to us.
We’re looking for original columns, commentary and thoughtful work, in whatever form, that focuses on public-affairs issues relating to politics, economics, justice, labor, social concerns or any other matters that affect you, people you know, or other people in their daily lives.
The top three entries will win cash prizes: $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $200 for third place. The winning entries will be published in Civil Beat – and could lead to a paid, regular spot as a columnist/podcaster or whatever.
What we’re looking for:
- New voices with a distinctive viewpoint. Don’t be shy about telling it like it is and expressing yourself on your own terms.
- Clear, insightful, vigorous expression.
- A solid understanding of whatever you’re writing/speaking/drawing/etc.  about.
What we’re not looking for:
- Writing (etc.) about sports, music, entertainment or fashion.
- Anything that reads or sounds like it could have been written 20 years ago.
- Personal attacks or cheap shots.
- Material that has already been published elsewhere, including on personal blogs.
Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 6 p.m. Dec. 7, 2015.
Guidelines: Please email your entries to editors@civilbeat.com, with the subject line Emerging Writers Contest. Please keep your submission under 1,200 words or the equivalent Questions about the contest? Submit them to editors@civilbeat.com.
