The much-anticipated Mayborn Writing Contests, a highlight of the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, have been canceled for this year's event. However, the prestigious BANN (Biography, Autobiography, Memoir, and Narrative Nonfiction) writing contest will continue as planned, offering writers a unique opportunity to showcase their talent and contribute to the vibrant world of literary nonfiction. While we are disappointed by the cancellation of the other contests, we look forward to the outstanding narratives that the BANN contest will undoubtedly bring to the forefront of this year's conference.