2026 Writing Contests

The Quills Awards

For Published Texts

The Quills Awards are open to League of Utah Writers members who have published a book in 2025 or 2026 before contest deadline.

For Published Short Texts

The Typewriter Awards are open to members of the League of Utah Writers who have published shorter works in 2025 or 2026 before contest deadline

For Unpublished Texts

The Olive Woolley Burt Awards are open to all writers, including those not members of the League, and are awarded by category

Book Cover Contest

The Palette Awards are open to members of the League of Utah Writers who have released a new cover in the past year.

2026 winners can download a printable copy of their certificate. Access the 2026 award certificate folder.

The contests held by the League of Utah Writers are proud to be featured in Kindlepreneur's "Best Writing Contests" List.