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2011 Inspirational Writing Winners

Writer’s Digest would like to congratulate the 100 Inspirational Writing winners of the 80th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition!

Brian A. Klems
Brian A. Klems

Writer's Digest would like to congratulate the 100 Inspirational Writing winners of the 80th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition!

First Place Winner:

Ann-Marie Morgan
Matteson IL

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Brian A. Klems
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Brian A. Klems is the former Senior Online Editor of Writer’s Digest, and author of Oh Boy, You’re Having a Girl (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster). Follow him on Twitter @BrianKlems.

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