The 2017 Scythe Prize Anthology

A project in Omaha, NE by Eric Forrest
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Creating a rare opportunity for college writers to be showcased in a printed book featuring previously unpublished stories and essays.
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Average Pledge Per Backer: $57

Funded: $1,358 of $1,200
Dates: Jan 16th -> Mar 13th (56 days)
Project By: Eric Forrest
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Latest News

Update #5 - We made it! But...

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to nearly two dozen generous souls who pledged an average of over $55 each, The 2017 Scythe Prize's Kickstarter campaign goal has been met and exceeded! Last year's book, from start to finish, cost about $2,000 to complete, so a little extra... (Read More)

Update #4 - Oh so close!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, all! Since the last update a week ago, the 2017 Scythe Prize's Kickstarter campaign has climbed $200 and sits at $1,005 of the $1,200 needed to be successfully funded.  First, thanks again to everyone who has pledged. And thanks to anyone who... (Read More)

Update #3 - Moving on up, but still need help!

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Since the last update, a few hundred bucks have been pledged towards the 2017 Scythe Prize. Thanks to backers and thanks to anyone who has shared! We're currently sitting at $805 of the $1200 required for the campaign's success, so there's still a... (Read More)

2017 Scythe Prize Update #2

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Since the initial update a week ago, the project has received nearly $200 more in pledges! That's great news, but as we sit with just over a month to go, we're less than halfway to the goal. I've reached out to last year's participants, nearly 2,000... (Read More)

Update #1 - Submissions arriving, funding progress

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! It's February 1, which means the submission for the 2017 Scythe Prize has officially begun. Eight submissions are already in, so it looks as if there will be many to sift through on the way to selecting prize winners and others who get... (Read More)

The Scythe Prize

January 20th - via: scytheprize.wordpress.com
Thanks for your interest in the Scythe Prize! Since 2016, The Scythe Prize has been a print publication for college writers to be celebrated and highlighted. (Read More)

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