Writers in the Grove is pleased to host the WINTERSONG 2020 public reading event at the Forest Grove United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 18, 2020, from 10:30 AM to about noon.

This event is open to all ages. It is free to enter and to attend.

The location is:

Forest Grove United Methodist Church
1726 Cedar Street
Forest Grove, Oregon.

Submission Guidelines and Entry Form is located here:

WINTERSONG Submissions

If you would like to join us and share one or more of your written pieces, you must have your submission entry mailed in and postmarked by December 9, 2019. Submissions are limited to one or more pieces of prose, poetry, or songs that can be read out loud within four minutes. Entries must be original, written by the applicant, and must not infringe any copyright or other proprietary rights.

Entries will be selected on the basis of originality, writing style, and quality of the work. Decisions of the Selection Committee are final.

All genres are welcome, subject to the following filter: This is a family-friendly event. Submissions must reflect content suitable for a mixed-age audience. Content and submissions deemed inappropriate will not be considered.

If your entry is chosen, you will be notified no later than January 10, 2020, and you will read your entry at the event on January 18, 2020.

For the submission guidelines and entry form, please download the form below. There is no entry fee for submission.

Wintersong Entry Form (PDF)              Wintersong Entry Form (MS Word)