Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Offers Writing Contest for College Students
Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Offers Writing Contest for College Students

The 2024 Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books will offer a writing contest for college students this fall named for the late Lillian Boese who was a key force in the Festival’s fifteen year history. The Lillian Boese Award for Writing Excellence will include competition in essays, fiction and poetry, and is open to college students who reside or attend college in Southeast Wisconsin.

Century Fence Writing Contest 2024
Century Fence Student Writing Contest Returns for 2024

The Century Fence Middle and High School Essay and Poetry Contest entries have closed. Awards will be made on November 8.

Duane Stein Short Story Contest
The Duane Stein Short Story Contest is Back for 2024

The Duane Stein Writing Contest entries have closed. Awards will be made on November 8.

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