Creative Writing

TCU’s annual Creative Writing awards recognize top creative and critical writing from students and alumni.

Contests include creative and scholarly categories. Over $3,000 awarded in prizes. Open to all TCU students and alumni. Entry period ends February 2nd, 2026. Submit your entries at cwa.submittable.com.

Recent Winners

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Sophia R. Nelson, Writing and Rhetoric & English double major

2nd place Poetry & 3rd place Hybrid/Experimental Work, Creative Writing Awards 2025

"I would not have earned any of these awards without my majors—but more importantly, without the amazing professors in the department who support every student, and the incredible experience that TCU provides. From football games to studying abroad to simply walking around our beautiful campus, I’ve found constant inspiration. The English and Writing department has not only taught me how to shape my thoughts into various forms of literature but has also given me the confidence to share them."

Creative and Literary Journals

TCU Department of English fosters intellectual communities at both the local and global levels. Our faculty edit journals that reach audiences around the world. Though many faculty are affiliated with various journals housed at other locations, we are proud to house the following journals at TCU.

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