A Kansas nonprofit established in 1980, the Writing Conference Inc. hosts an annual national writing contest for middle and high school students.
Deadline: Early January. See website.
WHO: For grades 6 -12
WHAT TO SUBMIT: Each student may submit ONE entry: a poem, personal essay or narration (short story or play).
THEME: See website for this year’s theme.
FORMATTING: Entry form required. See website.
PRIZE: Award winning pieces will be published in The Writers’ Slate whose audience is comprised of students and teachers at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. Submissions should be appropriate for this audience.