This year brought unexpected change to every corner of the globe. From the reach of the pandemic, to the voices rising up demanding social and environmental justice, 2020 will no doubt be the subject of countless future history books. But this month, dear writers, we want to hear about your year: a personal story that grounds 2020 in real life. Perhaps you’ll write about the impact of the pandemic on your neighborhood, or finding unexpected hope in lockdown, or a pivotal family conversation about racism. Use the tools of creative nonfiction to weave together scenes and reflection, braiding together storytelling and meaning.

Writing Form: Creative Nonfiction, Personal Narrative

Subject Areas: Creative Writing, Literature / English, Personal Development

Length: 600 – 1000 words

Opens: Monday, November 23

Drafts due for Expert Review: Monday, November 30

Submissions Due: Tuesday, December 8

For details about how Write the World works, how to register and how to submit, go to https://writetheworld.com/for_young_writers.