Participate in the Invent a Word Contest by Gotham Writers. It is free, online with submissions open till February 28, 2025!
Have you ever found yourself grasping for the perfect word, only to realize it doesn’t exist? Well, here’s your chance to change that! Gotham Writers invites you to create a word that will greatly enrich the English language.
Inventing words is no new feat, Thomas Jefferson coined the term neologism to describe “invented words,” while comedian Rich Hall introduced the informal sniglet. These words can emerge from cultural trends, politics, or even just a love of quirky sounds. For example:
And don’t forget Shakespeare, who gave us treasures like bedazzled, swagger, and eyeball. Now, it’s your turn to follow in the Bard’s footsteps.
Your word can be:
For inspiration, here are some past winning entries:
Creating a word isn’t just fun, it’s a chance to leave your mark on the English language. So, get your creativity flowing, and let your imagination invent the next zonked or swagger!
Interested participants can register through this link.
The deadline for registration is February 28, 2025.
