Photograph of George Getschow (center), co-founder and writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, Roy Busby (right), a Regents professor in the Mayborn School of Journalism, standing with unidentified man (left) and woman (front). Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Michelle Traylor-Burford (left) of Rowlet, Texas and Dorothy Bland (right), Mayborn Dean and Graduate Institute Director. Trophy reads, "Ten Spurs Michelle Traylor-Burford Runner Up - 2014 The Mayborn, UNT". Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Michelle Traylor-Burford won Runner Up for "Nest," runner up entries to be published in "Ten Spurs".

Photograph of Morganne Cameron, of Houston, Texas. Trophy reads, "Ten Spurs Morganne Cameron Third Place - 2014 Reported Narrative The Mayborn, UNT". Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Morganne Cameron won third place for "Baked," in the reported narrative category.

Photograph of Sue Mayborn, a philanthropist and one of the namesakes of the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism, at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Mayborn can be seen looking off at the unidentified subject.

Photograph of Annette Nevins at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Ms. Nevins appears to be smiling at an unknown subject/object outside of the image's frame.

Photograph of Lauren Levine at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Ms. Levine appears to be smiling at a subject/object outside of the photograph's frame. A hair clip is visible in her hair.

Photograph of Megan Middleton, an attendee at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Ms. Middleton is wearing a purple blazer and a pair of glasses on top of her head.

Photograph of Robin Underdahl (left) of Dallas, Texas, Anshel Brusilow (center) retired University of North Texas Director of Orchestral Studies and Unknown third (right). Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Trophy reads "Robin Underdahl First Place - 2014 Literary Excellence". Robin Underdahl received the top prize of $3,000 and a provisional book contract with the University of North Texas Press in the Book Manuscript competition for her "Shoot the Conductor."

Photograph of Sallie Moffitt of Ovilla, Texas. Trophy reads, "Ten Spurs Sallie Moffitt Third Place - 2014 Personal Essay The Mayborn, UNT". Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Sallie Moffitt won third place for "Devil's Child," in the personal essay category.

Photograph of an Samra Bufkins addressing High School Students at the Multimedia High School Workshop at the 2014 Mayborn Conference which took place from July 18 - 20. A projector screen can be seen in the upper left corner of the photograph while individuals listen to the presentation.

Photograph of Sheri Fink (left) standing at a podium giving a presentation "Before the Next Monster Storm: Narratives in Emergencies". Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX. Dorothy Bland is seated in the front row. Other conference attendees are scattered throughout the conference room.

Photograph of Sheri Fink, author, talking with conference guest. A man is visible standing behind waiting his turn to meet with Fink. A billboard poster in the right foreground reads "Before the Next Monster Storm" a presentation Fink had given at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX

Photograph of an unknown female student attending the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014.

Photograph of an unknown male student holding a point-and-shoot camera at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. The student is wearing glasses and appears to be showing the camera to someone outside the image's frame.

Photograph of an unknown female student at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. The student appears to be speaking to photojournalist, Junebug Clark, who is partially visible in the foreground of the image.

Photograph of a group of unknown students seated at a table while attending the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. The students appear to be listening to a speaker or subject outside of the frame of the image.

Photograph of High School Students participating in the Multimedia High School Workshop at the 2014 Mayborn Conference which took place from July 18 - 20. Individuals can be seen using laptops and their phones in the photo.

Photograph of Sue Mayborn (left), a philanthropist and one of the namesakes of the UNT's Mayborn School of Journalism, and Dorothy Bland (right), Mayborn Dean and Graduate Institute Director, at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014.

Photograph of Sue Mayborn (left), a philanthropist and one of the namesakes of the UNT's Mayborn School of Journalism, and George Getschow (center), co-founder and writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Sue Mayborn (center, in black and white striped sweater) with participants at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Dorothy Bland (center, in red dress), Mayborn Dean and Graduate Institute Director, is also present in the group.

Photograph of three unknown women at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. The women appear to be listening to a speaker and refreshments can be seen in the foreground.

Photograph of two students with laptops attending the Multimedia High School Workshop at the 2014 Mayborn Conference which took place from July 18 - 20. In the background, exit doors and rows of empty chairs are visible.

Photograph of V. Lane Rawlins, former President of the University of North Texas until his retirement February 2014, standing next to Morganne Cameron and unidentified woman while smiling for photographs. Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of V. Lane Rawlins, former President of the University of North Texas until his retirement in February 2014, standing next to Morganne Cameron and three unidentified conference attendees, all posing for photographs. Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.