Episode 521: Announcing the 2026 IEW Writing Contest

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the prompts for the annual IEW Writing Contest. Listen to this episode to learn why does IEW have a writing contest, what the value of entering a writing contest is for students, and how a writing contest fits into the types of motivation. Andrew breaks down the prompts and talks about how a writer might approach this essay.

Referenced Materials

• IEW Writing Contest
• Other Writing Contests
• “The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests”
• Principles of Motivation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 521

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