For Immediate Release Contact: David Duhr Fiction Editor, Texas Observer Duhr@TexasObserver.org 617.899.1706 Larry McMurtry to Judge Texas Observer Short Story Prize (Austin, TX) – The Texas Observer has always loved a good story, but the ones they’ve published over the last half-century—mostly hard-hitting investigative pieces—have been depressingly true. The venerable publication is looking to change…Continue reading The Texas Observer First Annual Short Story Prize
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December Poetry Contest
From MAWP alum Cherita Banton: www.CheritaBanton.com CONTEST INFORMATION: ~ Poetry Contest will run every month General theme every month except months with major holidays (Sweetest Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas…) Any length and style No profanity, explicit images (Poems will be quickly discarded) Prize is publication on website w/ photo and bio for entire month (photo…Continue reading December Poetry Contest
MAWP Alumna Wins Creative Writing Competition
Tamara Ghattas (MAWP ’10) was the first place winner (Young Adult Division) in the Union League Civic & Arts Foundation’s Creative Writing Competition. Her winning story, “In Blue Seclusion,” will be published in a winner’s anthology this year. The CAF Creative Writing Competition for Young Writers is, according to Examiner.com, the best contest in the Midwest. There…Continue reading MAWP Alumna Wins Creative Writing Competition