Writing Contests
Feeling competitive? We’ll post info here on current writing contests as we hear of them. If there’s nothing here nowcheck back in a little while. |
Teen Ink
A creative arts magazine and book series featuring teen authors and illustrators.
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Merlyn’s Pen
Offers writing contests and the promise that every piece of work submitted will be read and responded to by a professional editor. |
The Slam
Submit your poetry and microfiction or comment on other teens writing on the online outlet for Cricket and Cicada, literary magazines featuring works for and by young people. |
WordSmiths
Even if you don’t live in New York, you can still read and submit to their teen online literary magazine here. |
The Squid
Do you write horror, sci-fi, or fantasy short stories? The Squid is an online magazine that features the work of teen writers. Submissions are open during the school year. |
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Harper Teen Fan Lit
Enter an ongoing writing contest, or just read chapters that other teens have submitted and vote on your favorites.
Three contests in one!
Mark Peter Hughes, author of the teen novel, I Am the Wallpaper, is sponsoring three writing contests, each with a different topic.
The Fire Escape Writing Contest for Teens Between Cultures
Teens born in other countries, or whose parents were born in other countries, are eligible to win for their short stories or poems about the experience of growing up between two cultures.
Next Step
A first person essay could win you $100!
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