Literary Arts is pleased to offer the following prizes. Entry for these prizes takes place annually in the spring semester. The 2020 prize deadline was 15 March. We'll announce the winners by mid-April
Academy of American Poets Prize
For the best poem (up to 10 pages) by an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in the University. Submit ONE poem only (no longer than five pages).
Kim Ann Arstark Memorial Awards
Two awarded to Graduate Students
Two awarded to Undergraduate Students
For the best poem or poems (up to 20 pages) written in celebration of life by an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in the University. Submit one application only.
One awarded to an Undergraduate Student
Feldman Prizes in Fiction
Two awarded to Graduate Students
Two awarded to Undergraduate Students
For the best story or stories (up to 20 pages). Open to all undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in the University. Submit one application only.
Beth Lisa Feldman Prize in Children’s Literature
For the best story or stories written for children 4 to 8 years old (up to 50 pages). Open to all undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in the University. Submit one application only (and may be a collaboration).
Frances Mason Harris ’26 Prizes
For a book-length manuscript of poetry or prose fiction by a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate woman. Submit one application only.
John Hawkes Prize in Fiction
This contest honors the memory of John Hawkes, the internationally-recognized author and dedicated professor of creative writing at Brown University. The contest is open to all students currently enrolled in the Graduate Program in Literary Arts. The submission must be a work of fiction (up to 50 pages). Submit one application only.
Edwin Honig Memorial Award
One awarded to a Graduate Student
One awarded to an Undergraduate Student
For the best poem or poems (up to 10 pages) in honor of poet, translator and founder of Literary Arts, Edwin Honig. Submit one application only.
Keith and Rosmarie Waldrop Prizes for Innovative Writing
For literary work, any genre, that best exemplifies the spirit of innovation found in the writings and translations of Keith and Rosmarie Waldrop. Up to 15 pages. Open to all Brown students. Submit one application only.