With a heavy heart, I am announcing the retirement of the Soul-making Keats Literary Competition. I. too, will be retiring and gearing up for the next chapter of my life where I can devote more creative energy to my own writing and to my family.
As Founder and Director, I‘ve worked with many outstanding movers and shakers, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have spent the last thirty years learning from amazing judges, sponsors, and entrants who trusted us with their creative efforts; and from a wide range of supporters, both those who have passed through and those who’ve stayed for the long haul.
I want every single one of you to know that the quality, effort, and soul you put into participating with grace and gusto cannot be replaced. I wish all of you farewell and Godspeed, and hope that you will continue to impact society with your great enthusiasm.
Your legacy lives on!
Gratefully,
Eileen Malone
Founder and Director
Our website will remain online throughout 2023. We will not be accepting entries. In early April we’ll post the video link to our 2022 Awards Reading honoring winners in all thirteen categories.