The motto and mission of SouthWest Writers is “Writers Helping Writers.” We do this through classes, conferences, workshops and a membership of more than 400 people, including many published, well-known authors. Twice monthly meetings offer insights and opportunities for networking.

The annual writing contest provides yet another opportunity for both aspiring and seasoned writers to test their skills and push their boundaries. Our contests are open to anyone, not just members of SouthWest Writers.

This year’s theme of “Woven Pathways” reflects how our love of all things writing weaves us together into an inclusive, supportive community regardless of our culture or background. We encourage both the people and the stories of those who are underrepresented. We believe constructive criticism shouldn’t condescend; but rather, it should enlighten, empower and enable writers to perfect their wordcraft.

This year’s contest includes writing categories in both prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction, spanning the gamut from opening pages of novels to flash fiction to memoirs. It also includes two art categories. Most of the categories were adjudicated by our professional team but the membership voted on two - the Interior Art and Limericks categories. Thirteen categories were adjudicated and awards were given for First, Second and Third place plus some Honorable Mentions.
We the members of SouthWest Writers hope you enjoy this year’s anthology of contest finalists — after all, you the reader are the reason we write!

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Short Stories

They Only Showed Elvis from the Waist Up
Annabel
The Man in the Truck
Retribution
A Reunion at Hotel Meurice – 1974
Here Be Dragons
Secret Beach
Wallflowers
The Man from Jalisco, Mexico
The Gift
Welcome to the Neighborhood
The Announcement
The Morality of Nuts is Nuts

Section Two –Opening Pages of a Novel

Inspiration from the Ashes: A Christmas Tale
One Last Cowboy Song
The War Horse
Unmasked
Her Rogue's Reform
April 1818
Grizzly Streets
The Great Dying
Vintage Model
The Art of Vengeance
Bosque Moon
Hotel Carrizozo
Infinity Times Four
Wayward Trail
Perseus Sphere
Ride into the Night

Section Three Flash Fiction

Arrivals and Departures
Anonymous Gifts
A Bicycle Conversation
Kim’s Luck
The Dinner Hour

Section Four Poetry

The Dream
The Icicle
Always the Cactus Blooms
In Gratitude to Poetry
Halloween Babies are SPECIAL!
X Memories
Train Wrecks and Boxcars
Just Plain Selfish
Garden Gripes
Economics 101

Section Five Non-Fiction Memoir

The Contemporary Car
Heirloom
The Musty Smell of Books
ONSLAUGHT 2020
Precious Penny
Weightless
Special Cat
Requiem For Another Soul
Moroccan Epilogue
A Castle to Ourselves
6:00 a.m. Christmas Morning at the Grand Canyon

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