Submit to SWP

SHORT WORKS PRIZE
Recognizing Excellence in Writing

The Short Works Prize for Hamilton-area authors, was founded by HA&L, Bryan Prince Bookseller, and the Hamilton Public Library in 2014.

CLICK HERE for the 2022 SWP Guidelines and Submission Form >>>

Questions? Email HAL@HALmagazine.com

Covid-19
Please note the 2022 SWP Awards Celebration will not take place at the Hamilton Public Library this year. Award recipients will be recognized online.

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Congratulations to the 2021 SWP Writing Award Recipients!
Click here to see who has been recognized >>>

Sincere thanks to our 2021 SWP SPONSORS and Partners !
The Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd. Award for Published Poetry
The Alvin A. Lee Award for Published Creative Non-Fiction
The Hamilton Public Library Freda Waldon Award for Published Fiction
The Hamilton Arts & Letters Awards for Writing
The Redeemer University College Award for Writing
The Rotary Club of Hamilton AM Young Writers Awards
The Gillett Reminiscence Awards

Community Partner: The Hamilton Spectator
Click here for a Special Offer at The Spec • up to 66% off >>>

Many thanks to all at Bryan Prince Bookseller for their past support!

See the a list of our 2020 SWP Award Recipients here >>>

Find the 2019 SWP Award Recipients here >>>

Click here to see who was recognized at the 2018 SWP Awards >>>

AND see the 2017 SWP Awards recipients here >>>

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