Balcones Prize
We believe that writers deserve to be compensated for the vital work they do. Each year, we select an outstanding work of fiction and 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
- Eligibility: Must be a book of fiction published between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. Books may be submitted by either the author or publisher.
- Submission accepted from September 1st, 2019 to January 31st, 2020
- Reading fee: $30. Please click here to complete the submission form and make your payment.
- After completing the submission form, mail 3 copies of the book to:
Joe O’Connell
4400 College Park Dr.
Round Rock, TX 78865
Balcones Prize for Poetry
- Eligibility: Must be a poetry collection of 42 pages or more, published between January 1st, 2019 and December 31st, 2019. Books may be submitted by either the author or publisher.
- Submissions accepted from September 1st, 2019 to January 31st, 2020
- Reading fee: $25. Please click here to complete the submission form and make your payment.
- After completing the submission form, mail 3 copies of the collection to:
Adeena Reitberger
Austin Community College
6101 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78752
Questions? Email balcones@austincc.edu