Books on the Bosque
Conference for Writers & Readers
November 9, 2024
2024 Writing Contest
Entry Deadline
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
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
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The 3rd Annual Books on the Bosque Writing Contest will feature two divisions this year: an open division for entries from adults and a second division for high school ages.
Entries will be accepted July 20-September 20.
The contest is open to anyone in the US.
Submissions will be accepted via USPS mail or by email.
THANK YOU, SPONSORS
First Security State Bank
Roland & Joyce Jones
Steve & Leslie McConnico
Tolstoy & Co. Bookshop
PRIZES
OPEN DIVISION
Cash prizes of $300, $200, & $100 will go to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in in the categories of short story, narrative nonfiction essay, and poetry (rhymed/unrhymed).
PLUS
$1,000 Jones Best of the West Award
The award will go to the 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
High school prizes will be awarded across PROSE (short story and essay) and POETRY categories: First place $275; second place $150, and third place $75.
2023 Writing Contest Winners
***Books on the Bosque logo by artist Sydney Hewitt***
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