[DRAFT] 2025 IN ORANGE COUNTY, TX:
$1,000 writing prize

Ancient to the Future and the Lamar University Literary Press are offering a $1,000 writing prize and the opportunity to get published to students at the five biggest high schools in Orange County.

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  • A prize for the best writing on extreme weather and inequality
  • Write your ideas or your story, fiction or non-fiction, poetry or spoken word
  • 1500 words or less
  • Winner must be enrolled at Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Orangefield, Vidor, or West Orange-Stark High School in Orange County, TX
  • One $1,000 cash prize per high school
  • Winners and more of the best writing will be published

The deadline is May 1, 2025. Send your writing or spoken word with your name and other details below.

Be sure to check the FAQ!

Send any thoughts or questions to aharmon6@lamar.edu