Books on the Bosque
Conference for Writers & Readers
2025 Conference - November 8
BOOKS ON THE BOSQUE WRITING CONTEST
GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLE
SPONSORED BY THE BOSQUE ARTS CENTER – CLIFTON, TX
Entry Deadline: September 22, 2025
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.
$3,800 in Cash Prizes
including the
$1,000 Jones Best of the West Award
for the most original work 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.
THANK YOU, 2024 SPONSORS
First Security State Bank
Roland & Joyce Jones
Steve & Leslie McConnico
Tolstoy & Co. Bookshop
Don & Belle Berg
Savannah Lea - State Farm
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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