scissortail creative writing festival

The 22nd Annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival will be held April 1-3, 2027 in Ada, Oklahoma. Calls for submissions will be posted in late October.

About the Festival

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Hotel Arrangements

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Winners of the 22nd Annual Daryl Fisher Creative Writing Contest

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Poetry winners: First Prize: Ryli Wilkinson, “In Realms of Youth,” Marietta HS (Instructor: Mrs. Neble) Second Prize: Pablo Benton, “The Bat...

Friday, January 23, 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026

2026 Undergraduate Creative Writing Contest

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Prizes: * 1 st - $250 * 2 nd - $150 * 3 rd - $100 (Plus Books & Honorable Mentions) Guidelines: Contest is open only to currently e...

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Expectations and Submission Guidelines

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21 st Annual Scissortail Festival, April 2 - 4, 2026 Expectations: The Scissortail Festival is a shared experience, and all involved con...

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About the Festival

Hotel Arrangements

Winners of the 22nd Annual Daryl Fisher Creative Writing Contest

21st Annual Scissortail: The Poster

2026: Schedule of Readings

21st Annual Scissortail: Featured Authors

2026: Scissortail Biographies

2026 Undergraduate Creative Writing Contest

Expectations and Submission Guidelines