2023 Longlist
Thank you to everyone who submitted to our annual writing contest. This year, we were so blown away by the talent on display that we really had to think hard in order to come up with this list. But without further ado, here is the longlist for gritLIT's 2023 Writing Contest:
Donna Costa, "Mercy Mercy Me"
Maxie Dara, "Buyer’s Remorse"
Carol Davies, "Road to Boston"
Dean Gessie, "Journey to the Stars"
Victoria Hamilton, "Ride not Taken"
Jenn Horwath, "Lucky"
Ana Kovacevic, "The 'Dear Boss' Letter"
Julie Laurendeau, "Turbulence"
Laura Lawson, "The Price of Love"
Carolyn Lenz, "Cold and Sweet"
Savanna Scott Leslie, "The Woods Outside Our Father’s House"
Leah Levy, "The Playwright"
Rowan McCandless, "Future Prospects"
Karen Moore, "Sowing Seeds of Beauty"
Sarah O'Connor, "A Guided Meditation for the End"
Jen Robinson, "Dancing with Myself"
Deena Sacks, "Formerly of Montreal"
Laura Sergeant, "Choose My Ending"
Renée Tavascia, "Longhand"
Brent van Staalduinen, "Boss"