Creative Writing Submission Requirements:
Document should be in 12-point type, Times New Roman font; double-spaced with 1-inch margins.
Include the title of your work at the beginning of this document. Do not include identifying information such as student name and school.
Accepted file types: Word documents (.doc or .docx) or PDF.
Your submission must be written in English.
Submission length: Up to 5 pages (approximately 1,250 words)
Think about climate issues and solutions and consider how they have affected you or your community. Find something that resonates deeply with your experiences – perhaps a climate impact you witnessed, an initiative that you’ve participated in, or a source of strength and inspiration when thinking about the climate crisis. Share your personal climate story through art, writing, performance, film, or multimedia. What is the story that you’d like to tell?
Reflection (required): All submissions must include a written reflection (artist’s statement) of at least 100 words. This will be a separate question on the submission form.
Works Cited (if applicable): Use in-text citations (parenthetical or footnotes, in any style) and include a bibliography (any style) for any ideas, facts, and quotes that are not your own. Works cited are not included in submission length.