LaTanya McQueen to Judge
Novelist and essayist LaTanya McQueen will judge this year’s Doris Betts Fiction Prize, now open to submissions. The first-prize winner will receive $250 and publication in the North Carolina Literary Review. Finalists will also be considered for publication in NCLR and are eligible for varying award money.
Register now
The 2026 Fall Conference of the North Carolina Writers’ Network is coming back to Asheville, November 6 – 8. Register now to save your spot in a weekend full of classes, conversations, and community.
Membership is open to writers of all experience levels and genres, across the state and beyond. Members receive our newsletter, discounts on Network-sponsored programs and events, and exclusive access to opportunities, services, and resources.
