Elegant Literature

Contest Winners

The Elegant Literature Award For New Writers recognizes outstanding work by short fiction authors early in their careers. It is one of the most significant awards available to unpublished writers. This global award is open to writers of all genres who are not considered professional.

October 2024

J.E Norwood

J. E. Norwood lives amidst the mists of Scotland. When he’s managed to rip himself away from the writing chair (or let’s be honest, couch), he’s either gardening, reading or bouldering.

Read the winning story here.

Contest judged by Hannah Yang.

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September 2024

Marcus Hansson

Marcus writes stories and videogame copy from his apartment in Lyon, where his cats wage eternal war on his frail concentration. When he tires of being a gremlin covered in cat fur, he enjoys donning his human hat and riding his bike in the sun.

Read the winning story here.

Contest judged by Hannah Yang.

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August 2024

Parker M. O'Neill

Parker M. O’Neill writes from upstate New York. A fifth grade video starring the family dog kickstarted his creative career, and he’s chased that artistic high ever since. His fiction appears or is forthcoming in Crepuscular Magazine, WriteHive, and Hungry Shadow Press.

Read the winning story here.

Contest judged by Hannah Yang.

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