Writing Contests For Teens
YOUNG WRITERS: Contests
Polyphony Lit Summer Contest
June30
Website: https://www.polyphonylit.org/submission-guidelines-july2025
The Decameron Project
Closes: July 29
Cash Prize: $50-$100 gift cards
Website: https://decameronproject.org/solidarity
Ongoing Opportunities for Young Writers
YOUNG WRITERS: Literary Magazines
Most of these listings accept work for writers age 8-18, but read the submission guidelines for age limits. Listings with an * also accept work from writers age 18-25.
Polyphony Lit Summer Contest
June30
Website: https://www.polyphonylit.org/submission-guidelines-july2025
The Decameron Project
Closes: July 29
Cash Prize: $50-$100 gift cards
Website: https://decameronproject.org/solidarity
Ongoing Opportunities for Young Writers
YOUNG WRITERS: Literary Magazines
Most of these listings accept work for writers age 8-18, but read the submission guidelines for age limits. Listings with an * also accept work from writers age 18-25.