Call
for Entries to “Zip-Code Stories”
On-Air
and Online Series Celebrating Local Writers and Locales
BOSTON,
August 17, 2011
– WBUR’s Radio
Boston
and The
Drum
Literary
Magazine
are joining forces to create “Zip Code Stories,” a special
literary series and writing competition that showcases local
neighborhoods, cities and towns.
Aspiring
writers are invited to submit original short stories and essays that
take place in one of four designated zip codes selected each month
for a chance to have their piece featured on WBUR’s award-winning
website, wbur.org, and on The
Drum’s
website, drumlitmag.com. One of the four winning pieces will also be
featured on the air during Radio
Boston,
heard weekdays from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. on 90.9 FM, WBUR, Boston’s
NPR News Station.
“We
hope that breaking down the region by zip code will give people a
chance to experience a unique perspective and deeper look into
various towns, neighborhoods and villages that make up Greater
Boston,” said Mark Navin, executive producer, Radio
Boston.
“As part of this new literary series, we’ll also feature
interviews with accomplished local authors whose published works were
inspired by one of the selected zip codes. For example, this week we
interviewed Daphne Kalotay about ‘Sunshine Cleaners,’ her short
story set in zip code 02446 – Brookline, Mass.”
Entries
are now being sought for short stories and essays that take place in
the following zip codes: 02139 (Cambridge), 02151 (Revere), 02446
(Brookline) and 02657 (Provincetown). Stories may be fiction or
non-fiction and must take place in one of the four featured zip codes
(note: entrants do not need to live in any of the specific areas to
be eligible). A panel from WBUR
and The
Drum
will review each submission and select one winning entry. The
deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. EST on Friday, September 9, 2011.
To
learn more about “Zip Code Stories” and for details on how to
submit your original piece, visit wbur.org/zipcode.
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About
WBUR, 90.9 FM
WBUR,
90.9 FM and www.wbur.org,
is one of the largest and most prolific public radio stations in the
country. A National Public Radio affiliate, WBUR broadcasts a
selection of NPR, BBC and locally produced programs such as “Here &
Now,” “Only a Game,” “On Point,” “Radio Boston,” and
“Car Talk.” WBUR is located on the campus of Boston University,
which holds the license for the public radio station.
About
The Drum
The
Drum Literary Magazine
publishes short fiction, essays, novel excerpts, and interviews
exclusively in audio form. Since launching in May 2010, The Drum has
published a number of established authors including Susan Orlean,
Paul Harding, Jenna Blum, and Jennifer Haigh. Partnering with
organizations like the Boston Book Festival, Grub Street, Broadcastr,
and Four Stories, The Drum brings Literature Out Loud to new
audiences. Details at www.drumlitmag.com.
Contact:
Terri
Park, 617.353.8152 (office), tpark@wbur.org
Henriette
Lazaridis Power, 617-538-3018, editor@drumlitmag.com
2 comments:
This is so very cool! Thanks for sharing the information. Are you thinking of entering any writing for yourself?
Sounds like a great competition. I like that it is geared for regional authors.
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