Peter K. Hixson (1947-2007) was a much-beloved client of Writer’s Relief, a submission advisory service. With funding from Peter’s estate and contributions from family, Writer’s Relief offers an annual Peter K. Hixson Memorial Award for Creative Writers.
This award is for writers who may not be widely published but who demonstrate exceptional technique, voice, and perspective. Writers with financial or other need are especially encouraged to apply!
The deadline for 2023 submissions: July 31. There is no entry fee.
The 2023 award will be presented to two writers: one poet and one short story writer. There is no cash award. Each winner will receive over $2,000 in Writer’s Relief submission services free of charge.
Winners will be selected by the Writer’s Relief Review Board based on:
- Strength of writing sample
- Strength of personal statement and financial (or other) need
Poetry Submissions: Send 5 previously unpublished poems in one .DOC, .DOCX or .RTF file. One-inch margins, 12pt Times New Roman or other standard font, single-spaced. One poem per page. Include all contact information in some manner on the first page of your submission. Poems may not have appeared anywhere online or in print. No children’s poetry. If you win for poetry, you’ll need 10 poems ready for submission.
Short Stories (fiction) Submissions: Send two short stories as separate .DOC, .DOCX or .RTF files. Each piece must be less than 3,000 words. One-inch margins, 12 pt. Times New Roman or other standard font, double-spaced. Include all contact information in some manner on the first page of your submission. Fiction should not have appeared anywhere online or in print.
For more information: Peter K. Hixson Memorial Award Contest.
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