Nonmembers
DFCon 2027 Scholarship Application for those who are not members of the DFW Writers’ Workshop
Open For Submissions January 2–31, 2027
Include
A 250–300 word statement of need. This should explain why you would not be able to attend the conference without the financial assistance this award provides. Do not send any specific financial or personal information.
A writing sample. Send us the best unpublished work that you have! It can be a first chapter or a short story or a collection of poetry, but do not exceed 2,500 words. See below for important formatting instructions.
Social media handles and writing website, if applicable.
Format
Do not attach your name to your manuscript. Please only include your name on your entry form below. All submissions will be judged blind. Manuscripts that identify the author will be disqualified.
Use a readable black 12-point font such as Times New Roman or Arial.
The manuscript should be double spaced and have 3/4-inch or 1-inch margins.
Save it as a Word document or a PDF, then fill out the form below.
AI Policy
We do not accept writing that is created by generative AI, including use of AI to brainstorm ideas or to outline. Your work must be entirely human created. This AI policy applies to the 250-300 word statement of need, as well as to the writing sample.