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Texas Institute of Letters Literary Awards
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2027-01-08
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Texas Institute of Letters
- Deadline
- 8 January 2027
- Where
- Online
- Compensation
- Up to $5,000 (varies by category)
- Disciplines
- fiction, poetry, nonfiction, debut writing
About this opportunity
The Texas Institute of Letters offers annual literary awards for books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, including special prizes for debut works. Eligible entries include works by authors who have lived in Texas for at least five consecutive years or whose subject matter substantially concerns Texas. Submissions are due January 8, 2027, with a $25 entry fee.
Who can apply
- Open to writers of all nationalities; specific eligibility varies by contest.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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