2019 Speculative Writing Contest Shortlist

 •  June 20

Here it is, the 2019 Speculative Writing Contest shortlist! Congratulations to all the short-listed entrants: 'Out of Focus' by Joe...

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Congratulations to Griffin Poetry Prize Winner, Eve Joseph

 •  June 17

A heartfelt congratulations to Eve Joseph, who recently won the $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize for her book, Quarrels. Check out Miranda Pearson's...

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What Makes for Successful Speculative Writing? Words from Judge Emily Pohl-Weary

 •  January 28

Our Speculative Writing Contest deadline has been extended until January 31st, 2019.  Here's some words from our current guest judge, Emily...

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Congratulations to our 2011 Western Magazine Awards Nominees!

 •  May 4

Wow, what a week! We're so pleased to hear that Bill Gaston ('Four Corners') and Kate Millar ('Year of the Rooster') were both finalists in the...

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Our 2012 Non-Fiction Contest is now open for submissions.

 •  February 14

You should probably enter! This year's judge will be Zsuzsi Gartner. Postmark deadline April 15, 2012. For more information, visit our online...

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