Monthly Archives: October 2018

Rider University High School Writing Contest

Deadline: Early December. See website. Eligibility:  Grades 9-12 Entry Fee: None Award: $100 and possible publication in Venture Magazine How to Enter: Guidelines Judge: Dr. Roberta Clipper Previous Winners: 37th Annual Contest Winners Website: rider.edu SUBMIT: ESSAY: Personal essay, labeled … Continue reading

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Princeton Poetry Prize

Deadline: Late November. See website. Eligibility: High school juniors Entry Fee: Free Submit: Up to 3 poems Awards:  1st Prize: $500; 2nd Prize: $250; 3rd Prize: $100. Previous Winner: “Gunsafe” by Joseph Felkers Judge: Princeton University Creative Writing Faculty Website:  arts.princeton.edu … Continue reading

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Iowa Young Writers Studio Online Courses

The Iowa Young Writers’ Studio offers online courses for high school students independently of the summer residential program in creative writing, fiction writing and poetry writing. All courses will be taught by graduates of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. The courses … Continue reading

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Letters About Literature Contest

Deadlines: Find your state here. NJ Deadline: Early December. See website. Eligibility:  Grades 4–12 Entry Fee: None Award: Regional & National Honors Submit: Personal essay in the form of a letter to an author, living or dead How to Enter: … Continue reading

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Kenyon Review Patricia Grodd Poetry Contest

The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers recognizes outstanding young poets and is open to high school sophomores and juniors throughout the world. The contest winner receives a full scholarship to the Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop. In addition, … Continue reading

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