Writing Contest

Write on the Sound features a writing contest for registered conference attendees, based on a theme. First and Second Place cash awards are given in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry. Honorable Mention awards are given at the discretion of the judges and do not come with cash remuneration. 

LInk to winning entry booklet: 2024 WOTS Contest

2025 Contest Theme will be announced late winter/early spring

elegibility / terms and conditions

  • Entrants must be a registered attendee of the current year conference.
  • Conference presenters, committee, and persons affiliated with Edmonds Arts Commission are not eligible for participation.
  • The City of Edmonds is granted a one-time right to reproduce winning entries for educational purposes.
  • A social security number is required by the City of Edmonds for every cash award recipient in order to process payment.   
  • Submission deadline [TBA for 2025]
  • Guidelines and instructions for 2025 available in the spring

adjudication

  • Winners are selected by independent judges. Judging is anonymous. Notes are not provided.
  • Entries are adjudicated primarily on the excellence of the writing. The theme may be addressed directly or indirectly.
  • Entries must meet all the requirements. Entries that do not meet all the requirements may be disqualified.
  • First place awards are $100 and Second place awards are $75. Honorable Mention may be awarded at the judges’ discretion but does not come with remuneration.
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The Writing Contest awards are generously sponsored by Krause & Thorpe/RBC Wealth Management