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Waterston Desert Writing Prize
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Waterston Desert Writing Prize

High Desert Museum

May 1, 2026International

Highly specialized eco-literature support that funds the actual completion of a proposed manuscript through both cash and space. It awards a proposed book of literary non-fiction about the desert environment.

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$3,000 and a dedicated residency at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon. Highly specialized eco-literature support.

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A proposed book of literary non-fiction about the desert environment (both as subject and setting).

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No specific requirement
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$3,000
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Free

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