A great escape

A Lower Columbia County

writers Anthology

The 2027 Lower Columbia County Writers Anthology is in the works. Writers from St. Helens Writers Guild and Scappoose Library Writing Group are creating stories, essays and poems inspired by this year’s theme, A Great Escape. Imaginative escapades and unexpected adventures are currently under construction.

An anthology is a collection of stories (or other writing forms) by various authors on a theme. Check out the 2026 collection, Hidden World, today.

FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

What image comes to mind when you think of A Great Escape?

We’d love to feature your photograph as the cover image for our anthology. Use the links below to review the contest guidelines and to submit your photo entry.

Contest Deadline: August 30, 2026

Photo Contest Guidelines

Photo Contest Submission Form

FOR WRITERS

Key deadlines for participants are listed below.

Once you’re ready to submit, use the link below to review formatting guidelines and ensure your manuscript meets all the submission requirements.

Submission Guidelines

FOR READERS

The 2027 Lower Columbia County Writers Anthology will be released on April 2, 2027. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates, announcements, and sneak peeks.