Are you passionate about writing? Have a great story to tell? All alumni who enjoy writing are invited to participate in The University of British Columbia Magazine’s second literary contest. Entrants from budding wordsmiths to established writers are welcome to submit original short fiction (from 1,500 to 1,750 words) that explicitly mentions and incorporates UBC in some capacity, such as setting or characters. The winning entrant will receive a $1,000 prize and have their story published and illustrated in The University of British Columbia Magazine’s Spring 2025 edition. Showcase your creativity and become part of UBC’s literary legacy!*

See last year’s winner and finalists

Presented in partnership with the UBC School of Creative Writing and the UBC Okanagan Faculty of Critical and Creative Studies.

Questions? Please contact Terrilynn Wong at terrilynn.wong@ubc.ca.

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