State by State Reading & Neighborhood by Neighborhood Essay Contest!
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| Network: | Global |
| Date: | Wednesday, November 18, 2009 |
| Time: | 7:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Location: | State by State editor Sean Wilsey plus contributors and essay contest winner! |
Description
Editor Sean Wilsey and writer Jed Lipinski celebrate the paperback release of "State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America", a wonderful collection of essays from acclaimed writers, about the states they love. Sean and Jed will talk about the process of creating a collaborative book like this collection.
WORD is hosting a writing contest in the same spirit, called "Neighborhood by Neighborhood". Write a short essay (500-1000 words) about your favorite part of NYC: from Washington Heights to Vinegar Hill to Greenpoint!
Send submissions to kelly@wordbrooklyn.com by November 12th to be entered. Winner gets an autographed copy of the book, a WORD gift certificate and a chance to read their winning piece at the event.
*You CAN enter the essay contest even if you can't make the event*
WORD is hosting a writing contest in the same spirit, called "Neighborhood by Neighborhood". Write a short essay (500-1000 words) about your favorite part of NYC: from Washington Heights to Vinegar Hill to Greenpoint!
Send submissions to kelly@wordbrooklyn.com by November 12th to be entered. Winner gets an autographed copy of the book, a WORD gift certificate and a chance to read their winning piece at the event.
*You CAN enter the essay contest even if you can't make the event*
