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Young writer competitions: regularly updated calendar lists of writing contests, prizes and awards for young writers, children, kids and students.

The Betty Award is a writing contest for children ages 8-12. Kids can enter their stories for a chance to win cash prizes.

Find writing contests for kids of different ages and genres, such as poetry, fiction, essay and more. Learn about the prizes, deadlines and submission guidelines for each contest.

Opens in 1 day! The Magic Map Elementary Years Explore creativity in your classroom and inspire your students to write mini sagas (stories told in up to 100 words). The Magic Map can transport them anywhere in space and time using the power of imagination, so it's the perfect activity to link to history, geography, language, science or reading topics, or let creativity run wild! Check out the ...

Are you looking for student writing contests to share in your classroom? This list will give students plenty of opportunities.

I’ve been searching for writing contests for kids for my daughter and her friend. Many kids, like mine, want to write for an audience; they’d love to be published. This round-up of writing contests for kids and other opportunities might help give emerging writers their first chance at publication.

Contests are a great way to sharpen your submission skills, stretch your imagination, and get your work out in the world. That’s why the Institute runs adult and kidlit writing contests throughout the year. Each children’s book writing contest culminates in a Winners Webinars where we announce the winners and critique the winning entries to help all entrants improve their skills. Plus ...

1 – Halloweensie – The Halloweensie Contest takes place the last week in October. Participants write a 100 word Halloween story appropriate for children 12 and under using three specific words. Each year, new words are selected. Additionally, it is a fun way to connect with other aspiring children’s book writers.

Find writing contests for kids of all ages and genres in 2022. Learn how to enter, win prizes, and get published for your stories, poems, essays, and more.

Chicago Young Writers Review Kids in grades K-8 can get published in this online magazine. The CYWR welcomes short stories, poems, song lyrics, screenplays and book excerpts (up to two chapters). They also occasionally hold writing contests, open to kids all around the world.

Free writing contests for children's book writers. All these contests offer valuable prizes to help you improve your craft and score a publishing deal!

Submit your short story to win gift cards, have your story published, and more!

Regularly updated lists of short story competitions, contests and awards from all over the world. Find details of entry fees, deadlines, prizes & more.

Find writing contests for kids, including essay contests, poetry contests, short story contests, and so much more, listed below. You can win money, travel, publication, and lots of other amazing prizes! Simply click on the links provided to go to the entry page of the contest you are interested in for more details on how to enter. Good luck!

Entering a story contest, especially one with a generous list of honorable mentions, can be a great way to encourage kids' interest in writing.

The judge for this year’s children’s story competition is award-winning author Anne Fine. Anne Fine is a British author best known for her children’s and young adult books, including Madame Doubtfire, which inspired the film Mrs. Doubtfire. Fine studied Politics and History at university, and her interest in political and social themes is evident in many of her books, such as The Granny ...

The submitted story has to be fictional and has a word limit of 500 words. The young writers chosen to win this writing contest will be awarded with original illustrations of their winning stories, and also a very special, printed book featuring all six of the top short stories created by fellow runner-ups.

Submit your short story, poetry, novella, or children's story, and compete for cash prizes and opportunities to get published. The top selected entries from each contest will be published.

The International Short Story Contests by Kids World Fun served as a launchpad for young talents to shine and be acknowledged for their exceptional abilities. The enthusiastic participation from students, parents, teachers, and school principals demonstrated the promising potential of the current generation.