Library Resources & Supplies
Students taking classes on the RELLIS campus have access to library resources and services through their respective home institutions, whose websites are listed below. Students desiring in person, face-to-face library services can also reach out to the librarians in the Learning Resource Center.
RELLIS Fiction Writing Contest
Your stories are worth telling!
We understand that writing can be challenging, but it can also bring about great amounts of creativity and joy. If you enjoy fiction, if you like to write stories, if you feel compelled to create, this is the writing contest for you.
General Information
• FREE ENTRY: No fee to submit
• Submission Timeframe: TBD
• Category: Fiction
• Genre: No limit
• Can submit multiple entries: only one (1) of your submissions may win
Judges
Winners will be determined by a panel of judges who will assess your work based on set criteria: Originality & Creativity; Theme & Purpose; Organization & Structure; Voice & Style; Language & Word Choice; Mechanics & Grammar; Overall Impact. Once submissions are closed, the judges will reflect on the submitted writings and winners will be decided. You can best expect the winners to be announced TBD.
Winners
• Each winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will receive a certificate, their submitted work published on our website, and sponsored prizes
• Students retain the right to their intellectual property
• Winners may be subject to a photo op
• Prize Sponsors: TBD
Guidelines
• Participants: Current students taking classes on the RELLIS campus may participate
• Word Count: No more than 5,000 words
• Formatting:
o Acceptable file types: Word or PDF
o Font type: Legible font (i.e. Times New Roman, Arial, Comic Sans, Helvetica)
o Font Size: 11-14
• No Name on the submitted paper
• Submitted work written primarily in English
o May include phrases or terms in other languages if applicable
Academic Integrity
• Please proofread before submitting and remove any comments
• Submissions must be the author’s own original work. Plagiarism or the use of AI-generated writing tools is not permitted and will result in immediate disqualification.
• May submit new works or non-award-winning/unpublished past works
• Students are encouraged to use the Writing Center while preparing their submission.
How to Submit
• Send an email to RELLIS-writingcenter@tamus.edu with the subject line “RELLIS Writing Competition”, your full name in the description, and a copy of your work. Your email address will be how we get in contact with you if you place.
Past Contests
Spring 2026
• 1st – Irene Liang ———————————————– A Touching Tale of Sisterly Love
• 2nd – Evlynn Bargas ———————————————————- Don’t Fear The Dark
• 3rd – David Anaya ——————————————————————————– Venus
• Honorable Mentions – Kaylee Wilkerson & Veronica Rita Therese Burke
• Sponsors – Canes, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Half-Price Books, & Wonderful Words Bookshoppe
Library Resources & Supplies
Students taking classes on the RELLIS campus have access to library resources and services through their respective home institutions, whose websites are listed below. Students desiring in person, face-to-face library services can also reach out to the librarians in the Learning Resource Center.
RELLIS Fiction Writing Contest
Your stories are worth telling!
We understand that writing can be challenging, but it can also bring about great amounts of creativity and joy. If you enjoy fiction, if you like to write stories, if you feel compelled to create, this is the writing contest for you.
General Information
• FREE ENTRY: No fee to submit
• Submission Timeframe: TBD
• Category: Fiction
• Genre: No limit
• Can submit multiple entries: only one (1) of your submissions may win
Judges
Winners will be determined by a panel of judges who will assess your work based on set criteria: Originality & Creativity; Theme & Purpose; Organization & Structure; Voice & Style; Language & Word Choice; Mechanics & Grammar; Overall Impact. Once submissions are closed, the judges will reflect on the submitted writings and winners will be decided. You can best expect the winners to be announced TBD.
Winners
• Each winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will receive a certificate, their submitted work published on our website, and sponsored prizes
• Students retain the right to their intellectual property
• Winners may be subject to a photo op
• Prize Sponsors: TBD
Guidelines
• Participants: Current students taking classes on the RELLIS campus may participate
• Word Count: No more than 5,000 words
• Formatting:
o Acceptable file types: Word or PDF
o Font type: Legible font (i.e. Times New Roman, Arial, Comic Sans, Helvetica)
o Font Size: 11-14
• No Name on the submitted paper
• Submitted work written primarily in English
o May include phrases or terms in other languages if applicable
Academic Integrity
• Please proofread before submitting and remove any comments
• Submissions must be the author’s own original work. Plagiarism or the use of AI-generated writing tools is not permitted and will result in immediate disqualification.
• May submit new works or non-award-winning/unpublished past works
• Students are encouraged to use the Writing Center while preparing their submission.
How to Submit
• Send an email to RELLIS-writingcenter@tamus.edu with the subject line “RELLIS Writing Competition”, your full name in the description, and a copy of your work. Your email address will be how we get in contact with you if you place.
Past Contests
Spring 2026
• 1st – Irene Liang – A Touching Tale of Sisterly Love
• 2nd – Evlynn Bargas- Don’t Fear The Dark
• 3rd – David Anaya – Venus
• Honorable Mentions – Kaylee Wilkerson & Veronica Rita Therese Burke
• Sponsors – Canes, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Half-Price Books, & Wonderful Words Bookshoppe