Writing for
the Climate

Submissions due on Earth Day: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

FICTION | NONFICTION 

1st prize: $500

2nd prize: $250

3rd prize: $100

Honorable mentions awarded at the judges' discretion

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THE PROMPT

Write a piece of effective climate writing. In your work, consider the following:

1. What makes climate writing effective? What does “effective” mean to you?

2. What causes readers to be a) more aware and b) take some kind of action for impact?

3. What characteristics make for writing that succeeds at these goals?