Writing Contests
We believe rounded characters, attention to structure, and a refreshing
perspective are the cornerstones of a top-notch story. We also believe that
writers of any age can strive for and achieve these elements in their work.
Each week, as we interact with our Steward House Youth Writers (SHYW) and
reward their outstanding submissions, our goal is to foster and encourage a
mastery of these elements.
Winners from November 1, 2011
- 1st Place: What Forever Really Means: No Sappy Vampire Stories, Please by Keayva Mitchell
- 2nd Place: We by Belal Noureddine
- 3rd Place: Neon Generation by Diana Sunder
- Honorable Mention: Call Off The Cavalry: I'm Sorry I Squished You by Keayva Mitchell
- 1st Place: What Forever Really Means: No Sappy Vampire Stories, Please by Keayva Mitchell
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Keayva takes our rule of "No sappy vampire stories" to a new level with
her deepanddarkandintense look at what may or may not be a vampire
story. Well written with tongue-in-cheek, this piece will leave you
wanting more.
- Download and read What Forever Really Means: No Sappy Vampire Stories, Please.
- 2nd Place: We by Belal Noureddine
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A simply stated poem of the uniting of two souls. It makes one ponder
the mysteries of falling in love and growing together to leave behind
the thoughts of "I," "me," and "you."
- Download and read We.
- 3rd Place: Neon Generation by Diana Sunder
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How do we handle love and coming together? What drives us apart and
causes conflict? Is it the little things or the big things? Read Diana's
submission for insight with humor that tells almost too much.
- Download and read Neon Generation.
- Honorable Mention: Call Off The Cavalry: I'm Sorry I Squished You by Keayva Mitchell
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Keayva has delightful imagery that will have you itching for more. We
couldn't resist sharing this "creepy, crawly" selection for October.
- Download and read Call Off The Cavalry: I'm Sorry I Squished You.
Winners from Previous Weeks
- October 1, 2011
- August 26, 2011
- August 19, 2011
- August 5, 2011
- July 29, 2011
- July 15, 2011
- July 8, 2011
- June 24, 2011
- June 17, 2011
- June 10, 2011
- May 27, 2011
- May 13, 2011
- May 6, 2011
- April 22, 2011
- April 15, 2011
- April 8, 2011
- March 25, 2011
- March 18, 2011
- March 11, 2011
- March 4, 2011
- February 18, 2011
- February 11, 2011
- February 4, 2011
- January 28, 2011
- January 21, 2011
- January 14, 2011
- January 7, 2011
- December 31, 2010
- December 17, 2010
- December 10, 2010
- December 3, 2010
- November 19, 2010
- November 12, 2010
- November 5, 2010
- October 29, 2010
- October 15, 2010
- October 8, 2010
- October 1, 2010
- September 24, 2010
- September 17, 2010
- September 9, 2010
- August 27, 2010
- August 20, 2010
- August 13, 2010
- August 6, 2010
- July 30, 2010
- July 23, 2010
- July 16, 2010
- July 9, 2010
- July 2, 2010
- June 25, 2010
- June 22, 2010
- June 11, 2010
- June 4, 2010
- May 28, 2010
- May 21, 2010
- May 14, 2010
- May 7, 2010
- April 30, 2010
- April 23, 2010
Featured Publication
- Title: Words Only I Can Speak
- Publication Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009
- Publisher: Steward House Publishers
- ISBN: 978-0-9819887-1-9
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Subject:
Poetry: Anthologies,
Fiction: Short Stories (Anthologies),
Biography: Childhood Memoir
- Book Type: B&W 5x8 in Perfect Bound on White
- Page Count: 104
- Price: $11.95 USD
Words Only I Can Speak is an anthology of poetry, short stories,
and autobiographical reflections written by teenagers living in
the Puget Sound region. These diverse authors are united by the
fact that all of them have learned from and been influenced by
author Katherine Grace Bond who teaches a variety of writing
classes and workshops. The following teenagers are contributing
authors to this anthology: Sarah Austin, Zachary Brockman,
Annika Browne, Eric Cheuk, Sarah Eberhardt, Maya Ganesan,
Kayleen Gill, George Leickly, Lexi Menth, Sarah Merry, Rita
Olson, Sarah Ray, Chloe Richardson, Bailey Ross, Kyrie Scarce.
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