Established in 1977, West Virginia Writers, Inc. is the  largest nonprofit, all-volunteer, writers' resource and service organization serving literary interests in West Virginia.  We are founded on the fundamental principle that the written word is one of the most distinguishing characteristics of all human endeavors.  Our aim is to expand and develop creative writing and professional opportunities for writers and to connect the state's writers with others in the literary community and the public at large. WV Writers sponsors both an annual writers conference and an annual writing competition.

The WV Writers 2012 Annual Writing Competition is open for entry from January 2 - March 31, 2012.  Check out the writing categories for 2012 on the two entry forms below. Please note, the New Mountain Voices Student Contest now features 9 prompts that any age group in grades 1-12 can choose from. WV WRITERS ADULT CONTEST ENTRY FORM .PDF NEW MOUNTAIN VOICES STUDENT CONTEST ENTRY FORM .PDF