The 2022 Writing Contests Are Now Accepting Submissions
The 2022 Writing Contests are now accepting submissions.
Every year, the Department of English & Modern Languages holds writing competitions in multiple categories, recognizing work written in introductory classes (like WRT 110, 111, and 210); critical essays on literature, art, and film; interdisciplinary essays; and original poems, plays, and stories. We will give away thousands of dollars in prize money.
The competitions are open to any University of Hartford student.
Did you write a great essay in WRT 110, one or two years back? Send it in! Do you have any poems or stories tucked away on your computer? Send them in! How about any essays that span more than one discipline?
It is free to enter these contests. Why not take a chance?
The categories:
- Personal Essays Written in an Introductory Class (WRT 110, 111, and 210, ENG 140, or honors equivalents)
- Critical Essays Written in an Introductory Class (WRT 110, 111, and 210, ENG 140, or honors equivalents)
- Essays on American Literature
- Essays on Literature Other than American
- Interdisciplinary Essays on Literature
- Interdisciplinary Essays on Film
- Original Poetry
- Original Fiction
- Original Creative Nonfiction
- Original Drama / Screenplay
- Original Metaphysical Poetry
The deadline for entry is Friday, March 10, at 5 p.m.
For a full description of the categories and how to enter, please visit the English & Modern Languages website.
Below you will also find two PDFs, one with a full description of the contest categories and the other with instructions on how to enter.
The competitions are made possible through the generous support of University of Hartford alumni.
Questions? Contact Professor Grossberg at Grossberg@Hartford.edu or x4944.