For over twenty years, the Maryland Writers' Association (MWA) has fostered a literary arts community that supports and connects writers from across the state. The MWA is comprised of seven chapters spanning seven Maryland counties, and growing. Our diverse membership ranges from experienced professional freelancers and published authors, to emerging writers aspiring to be published, and to those who write as a creative outlet. Members produce both nonfiction and fiction, including novels, short stories, poetry, plays, speeches, feature articles, and essays. This year for the first time, the...