Writing Contests for Teens

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

CONTESTS FOR YOUNG WRITERS

Achievement Awards in Writing
Deadline: February 15, 2024

Amazing Women’s Edition Writing Contest
Deadline: January 9, 2025

Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest
Deadline: February 2, 2024

Arizona Mystery Writers Mary Ann Hutchison Memorial Story Contest for Youths
Deadline: February 1, 2024

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: January 12, 2024

Lake Erie Ink Teen Book Project
Deadline: December 31, 2023

National High School Poetry Contest
Deadline: February 3, 2024

North Carolina Poetry Society Student Contests
Deadline: February 2, 2024

Polyphony Lit Winter Contest
Deadline: January 31, 2024

Promising Young Writers award
Deadline: February 15, 2024

Quantum Shorts 2023 Flash Fiction Contest
Deadline: January 8, 2024

River of Words Competition
Deadline: January 31, 2024

Storytellers of Tomorrow Writing Contest
Deadline: January 15, 2024

VSA Playwright Discovery Program
Deadline: January 10, 2024

"Write On!" Short Story Contest for Grades 3-5
Deadline: March 3, 2024

Writing Contest: The Secret Life of Everyday Items
Deadline: February 1, 2024

$1000 for 1000 Words Writing Contest
Deadline: February 1, 2024

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.

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/