Academic professional, administrative, and support staff are encouraged to submit to Princeton Writes’ eleventh annual essay contest, designed to encourage and recognize clear, creative, and compelling writing.
The prompt for this year’s contest is: Think of a community you are a part of. Who or what is the glue that holds this community together, and what does this stickiness look like?
The deadline for contest submissions is March 3, 2025. To be considered, essays must be between 750 and 1,250 words.
Administered by Princeton Writes in collaboration with the Humanities Council and University Advancement, this initiative draws inspiration from the late William Zinsser of the Class of 1944, whose guide for writers of nonfiction, “On Writing Well,” has influenced generations of wordsmiths.
The Princeton Writes Prize and up to three honorable mentions will be awarded. The winner of the Princeton Writes Prize will receive $1,200 in the form of a single, taxable lump sum payment, as well as a certificate of accomplishment and a copy of “On Writing Well.”
For full details about the contest, visit the Princeton Writes website.
