we didn't evolve to look at ourselves
When I look at mirrors, they don't break, but they bend and warp fold in on themselves.
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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(you made me feel)
I'll forget
(the exact words,
too many to remember)
(I wish I wouldn't,
I want to have you with me
always)
what you said.
I'll forget
(if we shared lunch
or went downtown
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Key to Governance
“Greetings, loyal subjects...I understand there is some grumbling amongst you regarding the state of your lives.” The king addressed the large crowd that had gathered in front of his royal palace.
Gallery
Spotlight
The Tomorrow Project: Award Winners and Launch of Phase 2
The first phase of The Tomorrow Project is complete and we're delighted to honor the writers and artists whose work exemplifies the goals of the project – to explore the issues of today with hope for tomorrow. Phase 2 runs November 2025 to May 2026!
Challenges
Visual Art
Deadline
Animals
Photograph an animal. Try to orient your image so it tells a story.
Writing
Deadline
Breathing
Close your eyes and try to take ten full breaths without your mind straying to other thoughts. Write about this experience and how your mind behaves.
Writing
Deadline
Parting
Is there someone in your life who you used to be close with? In poetry or prose, write a piece inspired by this person and/or your relationship with them.
Writing
Empathy
In poetry or prose, describe the experience of giving or receiving empathy.
Visual Art
Mother Nature
Compose an appreciation of nature in the artistic medium of your choice.
Writing
Angelou
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Consider the words of author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou.
News & Events
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The Tomorrow Project Phase 2: Monthly Contests!
YWP's Tomorrow Project continues with monthly contests, exhibits, and publication!
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YWP Resources: New Publication & Contest Opportunities!
Are you looking to submit your work to contests for a chance to win prizes or to publications such as journals and anthologies? Check out our updated lists of writing and visual arts contests for 2025-26 curated for YWP by Alumni Advisor Sam Aikman.
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YWP Writers Share Their "Words in the Woods"
Beautiful day on Sept. 20 on top of Mt. Philo for Vermont Humanities' Words in the Woods series featuring Young Writers Project. Nine YWP writers came from across Vermont to read their poetry!
