Rules, Categories & Entry Form — open to anyone age 15 and over
Prizes
| Place | Cat. 1-4 | Cat. 4-9 | Cat. 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | $70 | $100 | $115 |
| Second | $50 | $70 | $85 |
| Third | $30 | $45 | $60 |
Key Dates & Contacts
Postmark window: Oct. 1 – Nov. 30, 2026
Mail entries to: S. Ellison, 862 Grand Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
Questions: AWGWrite@gmail.com
Winners announced: Annual Workshop, March 2027; posted online by April 15, 2027
Categories
Enter as many times as you wish, in one or multiple categories. Titles are not counted in the word count.
| No. | Category | Max words / lines | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhymed Poetry, any style | 50 lines | $7 |
| 2 | Unrhymed Poetry, any style | 50 lines | $7 |
| 3 | Flash Poetry — must use the five prompt words | 100 words | $7 |
| 4 | Flash Fiction — must use the five prompt words | 100 words | $7 |
| 5 | Children’s Stories — preschool & elementary readers | 750 words | $10 |
| 6 | Inspiration, any form — prose, drama, religious | 1,200 words | $10 |
| 7 | Memoir / Nostalgia — take the reader back to a former time | 1,200 words | $10 |
| 8 | Fiction for Adults — short story, teens and up | 1,200 words | $10 |
| 9 | Creative Non-Fiction — informational, factual | 1,200 words | $10 |
| 10 | Science Fiction & Fantasy — teens and adults | 2,500 words | $15 |