Awards can elevate visibility, credibility, and career momentum. This program examines how writing competitions and literary honors work, how to evaluate which awards align with your goals, submission strategies, and how to leverage recognition to strengthen your professional profile.
Courses
Anthony Award–Nominated Paperback Originals
Meet the finalists for the Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original as they discuss the inspiration behind their nominated novels, the writing process that brought them to life, and the unique challenges and rewards of crafting award-worthy crime fiction.
Anthony Award–Nominated Short Stories
Hear from the authors behind this year’s Anthony Award–nominated short stories as they introduce their work in a series of fast-paced, 30-second elevator pitches. Discover the inspiration behind each story, what makes it unique, and why short fiction continues to be a powerful form of storytelling.