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Writing Contests for CHILDREN/TEENS/COLLEGE UNDERGRADS
- Young Virginia Writers' Club Golden Nib Writing Contest -- THIS IS A FREE CONTEST
CONTEST INFORMATION
- All entries must be mailed with a completed CONTEST ENTRY FORM. If a student is entering
more than one category, only one entry form is required.
- The VWC is not responsible for contest submissions delivered late or lost in the mail.
- Only unpublished manuscripts will be accepted. Manuscripts must not have won first place in any
other writing contest.
- Submissions not in accordance with format and other rules will be disqualified.
- The Virginia Writers Club reserves the right to post a list of winners on our website and to post winning
entries for a period of up to one year. After the contest, all rights revert to the author.
DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES Limit (1) entry per category in appropriate division.
- MIDDLE SCHOOL: Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction
- HIGH SCHOOL: Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction
LENGTH
- Poetry has a 40-line limit.
- Fiction and Nonfiction has a 1,500 word limit.
SUBMISSION: Entries must be received by SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 deadline (no exceptions).
Send entries to: Linda Layne, YVWC Chairperson, P. O. Box 115, Bremo Bluff, VA 23022
CONTEST AWARDS (in each division and category)
1st Place ($50) 2nd Place ($25) 3rd Place ($10)
Winners will be notified by the end of October, 2010.
Http://www.virginiawritersclub.org for more information.
P. O. Box 115 • Bremo Bluff, Virginia 23022 • VWCMail@aol.com
- ThankingOfYou.com Summer writing contest
Chance for youth through age 18 to showcase poems and win a prize in this FREE writing contest.
Summer-breakers, what does gratitude mean to you? Does it bring to mind any special people or events? Is it something you feel often, or maybe something you struggle to feel? Is gratitude a force that inspires you, motivates you or just makes you think a bit?
The folks at ThankingOfYou.com want to hear from you kids and young adults through age 18. Gather your thoughts about gratitude and write them up into a poem of any style-it doesn't even have to rhyme. Post it as a Message of Thanks at ThankingOfYou.com or e-mail it directly to ThankingOfYou@verizon.net by August 30, 2010. Entries may also be submitted as a YouTube video embedded in/as your Message of Thanks.
Judges will choose one winner in each of these age categories: 8 and younger; 9-12; 13-15; and 16-18; winners will receive a $25 gift certificate to an American gift or retail store (to be announced). All eligible entries will be posted along with the winning entries at ThankingOfYou.com at contest's end because we want to showcase your thoughts and creativity!
To enter: See full details online at: http://www.thankingofyou.com/online-writing-contests-youth-poetry.cfm or follow link from http://www.thankingofyou.com
Winners: Winners will be notified by September 5, 2010 via the e-mail address with which they registered or contact information in their e-mailed entries.
Contact: Nora Firestone: ThankingOfYou@verizon.net or (757) 496-2527.
Good luck! We can hardly wait to read your poems!
Virginia Beach-based ThankingOfYou.com is a free, Web-based forum for posting and searching stories of gratitude that recognize, affirm and honor those who've made a difference in the life of another. Consider posting your life-affirming stories of gratitude for teachers, Dad, coaches and mentors during this season of Father's Day and graduations. Founder Nora Firestone is available to speak with groups about the role of gratitude in everyday living and for interviews. Gratitude affirms life. Express yours at ThankingOfYou.com.
- Prickly Pear Short Story Contest
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Intergeneration Foundation's Annual Storytelling Contest
Open to all ages, this short story contest is designed to promote intergenerational understanding. Maximum length: 750 words. Cash prizes total $700. No entry fees.
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The 2010 National Kids-in-Print Book Contest for Students
To encourage and celebrate the creative talents and skills of students, Landmark House, Ltd. is pleased to announce The 2010 National Kids-in-Print Book Contest for Students.
A qualified panel of judges, composed of professional editors, writers, illustrators, teachers, and librarians will judge the book entries on the merits of originality and the writing and illustrating skills displayed.
Landmark House, Ltd. will then publish the three winning students' books, one from each of the three age categories. The books will be printed and assembled according to the finest quality standards of book publishing.
What wonderful experiences await the three winners! When their books are selected for publication, they will be offered publishing contracts. They also will enjoy all-expense-paid trips to our offices in Kansas City, Kansas, where Landmark's professional staff will assist them in the editing, refining, and final production of their books. Within months, the winners will become published authors and illustrators and will be paid royalties annually on the sales of their books.
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Oprah's National High School Essay Contest
An annual writing contest
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The Grannie Annie Writing Contests for ONE-OF-A-KIND kids
For Students in U.S. Grades 4-5 and 6-8, and Homeschool or International Students Ages 9-14. You are invited to follow The Grannie Annie Official Guidelines and enter a 275 to 500 word, one-of-a-kind story from a past generation of your family. Your story can be humorous, tragic, or inspirational. It can be a story of courage, adventure, or anything you find interesting about your family’s past.
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Amazing Kids SHORT STORY Writing Contest
An annual writing contest for children
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Next Step Magazine Essay Writing Contest for Teens
Submit your first-person essay and the Next Step Magazine to win $100 and get published.
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Welcome to my Town $500 Short Story Contest
Write a short story on why you love your home town. Free entry. Entries should be approximately 600 words with between 200 to 2000 words being acceptable.
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Arts Awards
Cash/Opportunities for Writers Poets Graduating High School. Awards for young artists.
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