William Webber Prize for Humorous Short Stories
Bill Webber loved a good story! If you stopped in long enough, he'd tell you one. He believed stories have the power to change the world, and that humor is a universal language with the power to heal. Bill had a twinkle in his eye. When his children were young, he insisted a boy named Bertram lived under the seat in his car and entertained everyone with his outlandish adventures.
He also believed that humor writing was a craft, and much admired those who excelled at it. Bill loved a tall tale or a surprise ending.
In his honor, his family is establishing an annual prize to be given for humor writing. Short stories and essays are both encouraged, fiction or non-fiction doesn't matter as much as the love and craft that goes into the telling.
It will mean a lot to remember Bill in this positive, ongoing way, and to support others who use their creativity. The family thanks you from their hearts.
He also believed that humor writing was a craft, and much admired those who excelled at it. Bill loved a tall tale or a surprise ending.
In his honor, his family is establishing an annual prize to be given for humor writing. Short stories and essays are both encouraged, fiction or non-fiction doesn't matter as much as the love and craft that goes into the telling.
It will mean a lot to remember Bill in this positive, ongoing way, and to support others who use their creativity. The family thanks you from their hearts.
