Society of Southwestern Authors
The Society also sponsors a writing contest which includes four categories: short story, personal essay, memoirs, and poetry. It is open to beginning and published authors. Winners receive cash prizes.
Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest. Poetry – 40 lines max; Short Story – 2500 words max; Personal Essay/Memoirs - 2500 words max; Short Stories for Children Ages 6- 12 – 1500 words max.
Awards each category: $300, $150, $75, $25.
Winning entries published in The Story Teller.
Entry fee: $10 per entry.
Deadline: May 31, 2008.
Entry forms available at www.ssa-az.org. Or send SASE to SSA Writing Contest, Entry Forms Dept., PO Box 35484, Tucson AZ 85740.
