Mall of America Scripts Confusing Writer-in-Residence Reveal

A May 1 winner's announcement was never explicitly promised

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Shopping malls are all about metrics; things like square footage, daily visitors and food choices. So let’s take the same approach with the Mall of America’s first-ever writer-in-residence contest.

The lead-up was solid. Around 4,000 folks applied for this 25th anniversary celebration opportunity, which will span five days, four paid nights of hotel accommodation, a $400 gift card and a further unspecified stipend.

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