Hi, welcome to our list of upcoming writing contest deadlines for young writers! Writing contests are a great way to challenge yourself to specific prompts and deadlines, and can be a way to gain recognition and many a bit of money :) That being said, I do want to put it out there that you shouldn't let the results of any of these contests...

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 It's been a while, but I am so happy to recommend a new resource to you guys! I've recently discovered Hugo House, an organization based in Seattle, WA that offers classes, events, and programs for writers. Though it does seem that many of its events are typically held in-person (in which case, not everyone can go), many of its programs are currently online due...

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 I recently came across this organization called The Young Writers Initiative that "was founded to offer young writers valuable writing resources that will aid them in improving their craft and advancing their career". After browsing their page it looks like a fantastic resource that offers many free services for young writers. I do plan to create a different post about it later on...

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 END OF SCHOOL! *is outwardly excited because SUMMER but inside is somewhat bittersweet*I realized I haven't posted any new prompts in a while, and with the dawn of summer, it's time to cannonball into that pool of FREE TIME. (which will probably be busier than I'm imagining but let me dream). These prompts are a mash between cool ones I've extracted from the...

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 My fellow writers, I am excited to (belatedly post) about... drumroll (or just look at the pic haha).... THE YWP FEEDBACK CIRCLE! I'm working with three other writers on Young Writers Project (see more about it in Writing Communities) to present this series of writing "workshops"!Honestly, I'm a little late in posting this which is ENTIRELY MY BAD (AP testing addled brain =...

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A lil late to this party, unfortunately. Why does May have to be AP month? Why am I paying to take tests that make me torture myself? ....But, May is also short story month! Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any events for it, so if you have any, feel free to pop em down in the comments. Otherwise, here are some ideas to...

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 Hi all! So originally, I was going to put National Poetry Month events under that post, but this festival was just too good of an opportunity to not have it's own! I present to you (drumroll please)... The Sierra Poetry Festival!This festival is completely free, although you do also have the option of making a donation during registration at the "check-out". Their theme this year...

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