Community Writing Center

Iron Pen  

 Artists of the written word face off in a 24-hour writing competition.  Adult and Youth writers can participate in one of three categories (Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry) or can take on the Ultra Iron Pen challenge and write in all three!  Writers of all genres and experience levels can register for the marathon beginning on May 1, 2013 at the SLCC Community Writing Center (located at Library Square) or at www.slcc.edu/cwc.   After receiving the visual prompt on Friday, June 21 writers will have exactly one day to write.
Submissions due Saturday, June 22nd at 6:00pm.   


6pm June 21 (F) – 6pm June 22 (Sa)
Cost: $12 for regular Iron Pen Submissions $30 for Ultra Iron Pen Submissions
Registration is required
To register click here, or call 801-957-2192
For contest guidelines click here

    The SLCC Community Writing Center (CWC) supports, motivates and educates people of all abilities and educational backgrounds who want to use writing for practical needs, civic engagement and personal expression.In addition to an open space available for writing, we provide opportunities to enhance writing abilities through such programs as  Writing Coaching , Writing Workshops, the DiverseCity Writing Series, Salt Lake Teens Write, and Community Writing Partners. Recipient of the 2012 Mayors Artist Award and the 2012 League of Innovations Award. Click here for a brief history of the CWC. These programs are open to all Salt Lake area residents.

Competition: 
Wasatch Iron Pen Literary Marathon and Ultra Marathon
 

Note: If you are an SLCC Student working on an academic assignment, please visit the Student Writing Center.

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