Writing Contests For Teens

Dear Writers,
 
Welcome to the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County’s “Writing Opps” list. You’ll find here a list of resources for young writers, followed by a selected directory of contests and literary magazines open for publication.
 
Best wishes and happy writing, Jamie Lyn

YOUNG WRITERS: Contests

•  The Best Student Writing Contests for 2022-2023 https://www.weareteachers.com/student-writing-contests/
  

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.

• Adroit Journal *
• The Apprentice Writer
• Balloons Lit Journal
• Blue Marble Review*
• BreakBread Magazine*
• The Caterpillar
• Chataqua Young Voices
• Chicago Young Writers Review
• The Decameron Project
• The Echo*
• Girls Right the World
• Hot Dish Magazine*
• InkSpire*
• KidSpirit
• Lunch Ticket *
• One Teen Story
• Paper Crane
• Parallax
• Polyphony Lit
• Rattle *
• SeaGlass Literary *
• Skipping Stones Magazine
• The Start
• Teen Ink
• Whitefish Review *
• Young Writers Project

805 Lit
https://www.805lit.org/submissions
Writers age 13-19, multiple categories.
 
Galliard International Review
https://galliardinternationalreview.weebly.com/submit.html
For writers age 13-22
 
HOYA Magazine
https://thehoyamagazine.wixsite.com/home/submissions
Writers age 14-19
 
Auroras & Blossoms- Rolling Deadline
Launched in 2019, Auroras & Blossoms is dedicated to promoting positive, uplifting, and inspirational art; and giving artists (ages 13 and over) of all levels a platform where they can showcase their work and build their publishing credits. 
 
We publish short stories, flash fiction, essays, six-word stories, photography, paintings, drawings, and poetry. One of our anthologies is entirely focused on 13-16 year-old creatives. 
 
Link: https://abpositiveart.com/submit 

Princeton University - Poetry Contest for Young Writers
https://arts.princeton.edu/about/opportunities/high-school-contests/poetry-contest/
 
Bennington Young Writers’ Awards
https://admissions.bennington.edu/register/youngwriters
 
New Voices One-Act Play Competition for Young Playwrights
https://www.youthplays.com/submit_play.php
 
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
https://www.artandwriting.org/what-we-do/the-awards/how-to-enter/

NewPages Young Authors Guide
Deadline: Ongoing
This is updated monthly and has a great list of resources that will help you find a home for your writing and art. Check it out: https://www.newpages.com/writers-resources/young-writers-guide
http://mastersreview.com 

Teen Ink
Deadline: Ongoing
Teen Ink, a national teen magazine, book series, and website devoted entirely to teenage writing, art, photos, and forums. For over 25 years, Teen Ink has offered teens the opportunity to publish their creative work and opinions on issues that affect their lives – everything from love and family to school, current events, and self-esteem. Teen Ink is devoted to helping teens share their own voices, while developing reading, writing, creative and critical-thinking skills. All proceeds from the print magazine, website and Teen Ink books are used for educational purposes to further our goals. http://www.teenink.com/

AGNI
Print and online publication that includes young writers and adult authors.  http://www.bu.edu/agni/submit.html
 
EMBER
A biannual journal for young writers age 10-18.
http://emberjournal.org/