Media Release

Seeing the World in 20/20

 Are you an aspiring poet? Fiction writer? Memoirist? SouthWest Writers annual short
story and poetry writing contest challenges you to bring your tales to life.  With over 66 prizes
and an option to have your work published, this is an opportunity to give wings to your
creativity.
  Whether your interest lies in the past (historical fiction, biography, memoir), the future
(sci-fi/fantasy), or the present (current foibles, social consciousness/philosophy) this contest
gives you an opportunity to express your vision of the world.  Do you love to watch
mystery/crime shows but have a new plot twist?  Can your longing for romance flow out in
words? Can you find humor in the little things in life?  Write about it! 
  SouthWest Writers assists writers in perfecting their craft, trying out new forms, and
networking. This year’s competition offers 11 topic categories with separate prizes for prose and
poetry, so almost any writer should be able to find a congenial genre in which to compete.  First
place in any category earns the winner $50 and a medal. Second place pays $25 and a medal.
Third place winners receive a medal. The organization invites all winners to publish their work
in the annual SouthWest Writers Anthology.    
  All submissions must be made electronically, through the group’s website no later than
May 1st.  The contest only accepts original material that has never before been published, either
in print or electronically.  The fee is $10 for each entry. Entrants may compete in as many
separate categories as they wish, and submit as many items in the same category as they wish,
provided that all are unpublished and they have never before been submitted to a SouthWest
Writers contest. Complete rules are posted at:  https://www.southwestwriters.com/annual-
writing-contest/
  If you’ve ever thought about becoming a professional writer, SouthWest Writers offers a
plethora of activities and information designed to inspire, coach, and encourage.  For over 30
years SWW members, including Tony Hillerman, David Morrell, Sheri Burr, Paula Paul, Chuck
Greaves and many more have worked with budding authors in every genre. For more
information go to:  www.southwestwriters.com or call (505) 830-6034.

SWW Media contact:

Leonie Rosenstiel
(phone & email)