Books on the Bosque

Conference for Writers & Readers

2025 Conference - November 8

Read all about our 2024 conference, along with the WINNERS of the 3rd Annual Books on the Bosque writing contest.

BOOKS ON THE BOSQUE

WRITING CONTEST GUIDELINES

SPONSORED BY THE BOSQUE ARTS CENTER – CLIFTON, TX

Entry Deadline: September 22, 2025

Details coming soon...

THANK YOU, 2024 SPONSORS

First Security State Bank

Roland & Joyce Jones

Steve & Leslie McConnico

Tolstoy & Co. Bookshop

Don & Belle Berg

Savannah Lea - State Farm

For reference...

2024 Writing Contest 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

2023 Writing Contest Winners

Past Books on the Bosque Guests

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