Writers Notes Magazine

Infobox Magazine
title = Writers Notes Magazine


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image_caption = 2006 issue contains last interview with William Styron.
company = Hopewell Publications
circulation = 1,500
frequency = semiannual (2 per year)
language = American English
category = fiction, essay, poetry, visual arts
editor = Christopher Klim
firstdate = January 2002
country = flag|United States
issn = 1548-2774
website = [http://www.writersnotes.com writersnotes.com]

"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.

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".