Enter EPIC's Writing Contest before April 5
​& Save these dates!

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*** ATTENTION WRITERS IN WASHINGTON STATE **
~ Make us laugh, cry, and think ~

2019 Annual Writing Contest!
On Friday, February 1, the annual EPIC Writing Contest begins! We're accepting online submissions (only)  for poetry and prose (fiction and non-fiction), open theme. Adult and student authors (grades 8-12) are judged in separate categories. EPIC membership is NOT required.
* Cash awards for first and second place winners.
* Cash prizes will be awarded to the schools of Student winners.
 * Public reading and reception May 16, 2019 at Edmonds Library.
* Publication on our website. (Click HERE to see the 2018 Winners Page.)

​Entry fees:
$10 for EPIC members,
$15 for non-members (to join EPIC, click HERE),
FREE for students grades 8-12. 
Beginning on February 1, click HERE for submission guidelines and to submit.
​Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2019
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  • OPEN MIC NIGHT!
  • Friday, March 29 at 6PM, Cafe Louvre, 210 5th Ave So, Edmonds, WA.
Take the mic and share three (3) minutes of your own poetry or prose, or come to listen and support writers!  (EPIC membership not required.)
EPIC GROUP WRITERS SPRING SOCIAL 
Wednesday, April 24 at 6PM (also at Cafe Louvre)
​Meet fellow EPIC members, guests, local authors and others who support our writing community and the arts.
EPIC members are invited to bring a guest. Not an EPIC member? Not a problem. Click HERE to join! (Membership is still only $25/year.)
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Need some writing inspiration or just a reason to write? Want to get to know other writers? Love to be part of a group learning experience? EPIC offers free writing groups each week!
​Click here for more information about each group.
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Annual Writing Contest
Each year EPIC is proud to sponsor its Annual Writing Contest for Adults and Student Authors (grades 8 through 12) in Prose and Poetry categories. 
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