Sledgehammer 36-Hour Writing Contest
Form a team or write solo in this quirky writing contest to shatter writer’s block! Contest involves completing a scavenger hunt to collect writing prompts (either online from anywhere or in person in Portland, Ore.), writing a story within 36 hours, and competing for prizes collectively worth over $9,000. Judges include writing experts at Indigo Editing and New York Times bestseller Ariel Gore.
Who: Writers of all ages, anywhere
When: July 26–27
Cost: $40 for adults, $10 for ages 11–17, and $5 for ages 10 and under. Preregistration is required. Preregistration is open atwww.sledgehammercontest.com.