Writers Notes Magazine

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Writers Notes Magazine
2006 issue contains last interview with William Styron.
Editor	Christopher Klim
Categories	fiction, essay, poetry, visual arts
Frequency	semiannual (2 per year)
Circulation	1,500
First issue	January 2002
Company	Hopewell Publications
Country	United States
Language	American English
Website	writersnotes.com
ISSN	1548-2774

Writers Notes Magazine is an American journal that publishes fiction, poetry, essays, humor, interviews, and visual arts, established by award-winning author Christopher Klim (Jesus Lives in Trenton, The Winners Circle, etc.) in 2002. Since its inception, WNM has been known for its insightful interviews with literary lions such as William Styron (in his last interview), Tim O'Brien, and Mary Gordon, as well as contributions from noted authors Robert Gover, Thomas E. Kennedy, and others.

The most compelling aspect of Writers Notes Magazine is that it is run by veteran authors on a volunteer basis, yet has established an international circulation. Best-selling author Robert Gover called it "the new Paris Review." But WNM might be most noted for its annual book awards recognizing the best in independent publishing, including small, academic, and micro presses, as well as selected self-published books of merit.

[edit] Prizes

Writers Notes Annual Book Award recognizes independent books from small, academic, and micro presses, including selected self-publishers. The grand prize selection has become an annual event at the turn of each year. The awards are typically covered in the spring edition.

Writers Notes Annual Writing Award recognizes new voices in fiction and nonfiction. The winners are published in the fall edition of WNM.

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