Gender & Women's Studies Creative Writing Contest

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28th Annual Gender & Women’s Studies

Creative Writing Contest

Seeks fresh, reflective poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction exploring feminist themes/issues

 Deadline: 4pm on Friday, April 3rd, 2026

 

• Any WKU student may submit one original, unpublished work up to 750 words. Entrant’s name must not appear on the manuscript, but should be accompanied by a cover sheet that includes the title of the piece, name, student ID number, local address, undergrad or grad status, and WKU e-mail address.
• The winners, one undergraduate and one graduate, will be honored at the Gender & Women’s Studies Awards Ceremony TBA. Each winner will receive a $100 award.
• Submit to: Erika Russell (erika.russell@wku.edu), Dept. of English. Please put GWS Creative Writing Contest in the subject heading.

 

Creative Writing Contest Flyer