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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 Good new folks: April is National Poetry Month! And yeah, that's it. I just wanted to say that. *walks away somewhat convincingly*...*and then walks backwards*You didn't think that really could be it? Happy bad attempt at an April Fools! Like most things in writing, poetry month is entirely what you make of it! Below I've compiled a list of fun ways to celebrate it :)Sign...

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Hey wonderful people! Hope you've had a fantastic month of March, and a very lucky St. Patricks Day! As one of the main features of this site is the young writers contest list, I thought I'd just remind you of the importance of tracking all of your submissions and setting submission goals for yourself. Submission GoalsSetting goals for the number of entries/ submissions you...

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(publish date = last time it was updated)Writing workshops are perhaps one of the funnest activities a writer can partake in, especially considering that outside of collaborations and editing, the majority of writing is done by one person. Yourself. Usually at a cluttered desk or when your half asleep, so you wouldn't want anyone to see you anyway. But I promise all you...

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    Happy Valentine's Day, my friends! For most of us, especially in quarantine, today is just another day. But, this also gives us an excuse to ponder what love is, what it looks like, and how we feel about it.     As I was trying to write a couple of love poems for an ASB contest, I found that it is really hard to...

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 新年快樂，& Happy Year of the Ox! I hope you guys all had a tasty new year's eve (and got plenty of red envelopes and candy)! New Year's is typically a time where families gather together and eat noodles, and it can be really fun to write about our culture! Even if your family or culture doesn't celebrate the lunar new year, the horoscopes...

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I've recently done a few collaborations, and wanted to share a couple of activities that worked out well for us. Writing with other people is such a cool experience, and many times you'll end up with a really awesome piece. So, here are a few you guys can try out:1. Free Write & Swap So far, this technique has worked especially well for poetry...

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Today, as all of us in America know, is inauguration day. And, regardless of political and partisan affiliations, today is a day to come together and celebrate our democracy. Because, whether we agree with our country's selection of the president-elect or not, we will have a peaceful transition of power. Nowadays, after 45 presidents, this may seem normal. But back in 1801 when...

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 (publication date = last time updated)Hi guys! I'm hoping to create a post on publication prepping tips soon, but seeing as this one took a while to get to, I think I'll leave you with a few slivers of advice just in case: read pieces the publication has published before submitting and adhere to their submission guidelines to the T. Also-- I'd love...

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