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Western Writers of America (WWA), founded 1953, promotes literature, both fictional and nonfictional, pertaining to theAmerican West. Although its founders wrote traditionalWestern fiction, the more than 600 current members also include historians and other nonfiction writers, as well as authors from other genres.
WWA was founded by six authors, includingD. B. Newton.[1] It publishes the magazineRoundup.
The WWA presents theSpur Awards annually for distinguished writing in several categories, and an annualOwen Wister Award for lifelong contributions to the field of Western literature.
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