Balcones Prize

We believe writers deserve to be compensated for the vital work they do. Each year, we select an outstanding book of fiction and a collection of poetry for a Balcones Literary Prize. To help support their continued work, the winners of this prize receive $1,500 each. If you’re interested in submitting a work of fiction or poetry, please read the following guidelines.

Balcones Prize for Fiction

The Balcones Center for Creative Writing at Austin Community College is pleased to announce the Balcones Fiction Prize ($1,500) in recognition of an outstanding book of fiction.

  • Prize Information Eligibility: Books of prose may be submitted by author or publisher; send three copies; books must bear a publication date between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
  • Nominations Accepted: September 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025.
  • Reading fee: $30
  • After completing the submission form, mail 3 copies of the book to:

C. Prudence Arceneaux
ACC Creative Writing Dept. – Balcones Prize
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78752

Click here to nominate a book.

Click Here for the latest news about the Balcones Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Nonfiction Prizes.

For additional info, please email [email protected].

 

Balcones Prize for Poetry

The Balcones Center for Creative Writing at Austin Community College is pleased to announce the Balcones Poetry Prize ($1,500) in recognition of an outstanding book of poetry.

  • Prize Information Eligibility: Books of poetry of 42 pages or more may be submitted by author or publisher; send three copies; books must bear a publication date between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
  • Nominations Accepted: September 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025.
  • Reading fee: $25
  • After completing the submission form, mail 3 copies of the book to:

C. Prudence Arceneaux
ACC Creative Writing Dept. – Balcones Prize
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78752

Click here to nominate a book.

Click Here for the latest news about the Balcones Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Nonfiction Prizes.

For additional info, please email [email protected].

 

Balcones Prize for Literary Nonfiction

The Balcones Center for Creative Writing at Austin Community College is pleased to announce the Balcones Literary Nonfiction Prize ($1,500) in recognition of an outstanding book of literary nonfiction.

  • Prize Information Eligibility: Books of literary nonfiction may be submitted by author or publisher; send three copies; books must bear a publication date between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
  • Nominations Accepted: September 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025.
  • Reading fee: $25
  • After completing the submission form, mail 3 copies of the book to:

C. Prudence Arceneaux
ACC Creative Writing Dept. – Balcones Prize
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78752

Click here to nominate a book.

Click Here for the latest news about the Balcones Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Nonfiction Prizes.

For additional info, please email [email protected].

 

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