Writing Contest
Humor is often strongest at the most serious of times. Gallows humor, as it has been called, can arise from stressful, traumatic or life-threatening situations such as accidents, war and even natural disasters. Why do we turn to humor in times of hardship?
What is it about gallows humor that we find so comforting? The 16th Street J invites residents of the Washington DC metro area to submit a short essay or story that best captures how humor has helped you through a difficult time.A selection committee will choose ten entries to honor on Opening Night. Submissions will be considered in two categories: 1) under 18 years and 2) 18 years and over. Send submissions of 250 words or less to litfest@washingtondcjcc.org by September 1, 2008.
Contact:Margalit C. Rosenthal, Festival Assistant(202) 777-3250litfest@washingtondcjcc.org
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