Books on the Bosque
Conference for Writers & Readers
2025 Conference - November 8
BOOKS ON THE BOSQUE WRITING CONTEST
SPONSORED BY THE BOSQUE ARTS CENTER – CLIFTON, TX
Entry Deadline: September 22, 2025
$3,800 in Cash Prizes
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GENRES ACCEPTED
1. Short Story: Short fiction with traditional literary elements
2. Narrative Nonfiction Essay: Factual piece written in engaging, narrative style
3. Poetry – Rhymed/Unrhymed: Verse that observes the more traditional poetry conventions
or free verse style not bound by rhyme scheme, meter, etc.
CATEGORIES & PRIZES BY DIVISION
OPEN - DIVISION I:
Categories: 1. Short Story | 2. Narrative Non-fiction Essay | 3. Poetry
Awards by category: $300 first place | $200 second place | $100 third place
AND
$1,000 Jones Best of the West Award
For most original work in any category
that pays homage to the values of faith, hard work, and perseverance—the Spirit of the West—
exemplified in the pioneer days through modern-day ranchers and farmers.
SPONSORED BY ROLAND & JOYCE JONES
HIGH SCHOOL - DIVISION II:
Categories: 1. Prose (Short Story or Narrative Non-fiction Essay) | 2. Poetry
Awards by category: $275 first place | $150 second place | $75 third place
SPONSORED BY STEVE & LESLIE MCCONNICO
Read all about our 2024 conference, along with the WINNERS of the 3rd Annual Books on the Bosque writing contest.
2023 Writing Contest Winners
***Books on the Bosque logo by artist Sydney Hewitt***
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