PEN American Center - Prison Writing Contest 2008

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Arvan Washington

I am a freelance writer who was serving his seventh prison term when my last piece was penned. Since then, I have been utilizing the freedom I discovered through writing to remain free from custody.

I am the recipient of two Honorable Mentions in the PEN Prison Writing Contest.

PEN Content

Arvan Washington III: An Indeterminate SHU
Arvan Washington III: Pieces of a Dream


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