Clarion West co-sponsors the Door to a Pink Universe contest

ByKris Millering

Clarion West is proud to announce their sponsorship of the Seattle Public Library’s flash fiction contest, Door to a Pink Universe.  This contest is in honor of Octavia Butler, who taught several times for Clarion West and who heralded libraries for their contribution to her development as a writer. One of the prizes for this contest is a Clarion West One-Day Workshop registration.

For details on the contest, eligibility, and deadlines, please visit the Door to a Pink Universe site.

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