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The Saroyan Student Story Contest (Youth) is for themed short stories of up to 2 pages by authors in grades 1-12 (multiple categories). Prize is $100. This year's theme is "Important Places." More info here(check the black bar at the center of … Read More»
The #TeenPit Mentor Contest (Youth) is for manuscripts of at least 15,000 words by teenage authors aged 13-19. Prize is is mentorship by a professional in the publishing field. The contest requires a permission slip signed by a parent. Submit a first … Read More»
The Mook Poetry Contest (Youth) is for poetry of any length by authors in grades K-12. Prize is $100 in several age categories. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Sarah Mook Outreach Fund. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services … Read More»
The World Cup Writing Contest (Youth) is for personal essays of up to 250 words by students up to age 14. Prize is publication plus a $100 iTunes gift card. Essays must answer the question "What does the World Cup mean to you?" More info here. … Read More»
The Virgilio Haiku/Senryu Competition (Youth) is for haiku and senryu poetry of typical length by youth in grades 7-12. Prize is $100. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Nick Virgilio Haiku Association. Free Writing Events offers budget … Read More»
