The 2026 guidelines for our adult and youth writing contests are now available on the website. Review them today and mark your calendar for April 1, the opening day of the contest (no joke!)
Contest Highlights
As with any contest, read the complete guidelines before submitting.
Contest Highlights
- The Annual Writing Contest is for unpublished work in prose and poetry.
- Awards include certificates and cash prizes (1st through 3rd places) and honorable mentions.
- This contest is open to non-member writers residing in Kansas and to all current members of the Kansas Authors Club, regardless of residence.
- Fees are $5 per entry for current Kansas Authors Club members, and $8 per entry for non-members.
As with any contest, read the complete guidelines before submitting.
Are you looking for information on the 2026 Book Awards?
The deadline for entering the Book Awards (for published books) is March 1, 2026. Those guidelines can be found under "Book Awards" in the menu to the left, or the button below.
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