Since the early utterances of human language, we’ve been putting words to music – belting anthems of change, humming hymns of hope, crooning lyrics of love. Songs can tell stories,, evoke emotion, even deliver lessons. Before the written word, songs served as a historical record, passing information down through the generations. And we now know that music stimulates more corners of the brain than any other activity, firing even those neurons damaged by stroke or disease. This month, write a song of your own – and record it if you’d like! We’ll select a winner for the best lyrics and best performance.

Writing Form: Lyrics

Subject Area: Literature / English, Performing Arts, Music, Creative Writing

Length: 50 – 500 words

Opens: Monday, February 1

Drafts due for Expert Review: Monday, February 8

Submissions Due: Tuesday, February 16

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