2008

The 2008 SouthWest Writers Writing Contest encourages and honors excellence in writing. In addition to competing for cash prizes and the coveted Storyteller Award, contest entrants may receive an optional written critique of their entry from a qualified contest critiquer.

The 2008 SouthWest Writers Writing Contest is open to all sentient beings in the entire universe, without exception.

SouthWest Writers also has a critique service staffed by professional critiquers for any writers wishing an optional critique to help polish their manuscripts before entering this or any other contest. The SWW Critique Service is completely independent from the contest, has different staff, and its use has no effect whatsoever on contest eligibility or judging. Click here details and prices for the SWW Critique Service.

Winners in each category are notified in August, 2008. 1st Prize, $150; 2nd Prize, $100, 3rd Prize, $50. 1st place winners are eligible for the $1,000 Storyteller Award. A contest banquet in September, 2008 (tba) will be held to announce and honor the top 3 winners in each category. Winners will be posted on the SWW website following the awards banquet. First, second and third place winners receive cash prizes of $150, $100 and $50, respectively.

For your convenience, here is a list of links to all of the 2008 SouthWest Writers Writing Contest information available on this Web site:

Contest Rules
Contest Rules in .pdf format
Contest Entry Form
Contest Entry Form in .pdf format