Teen Writing Contest Help

Alisha Marie Klapheke · Post by **Alisha Marie Klapheke** » Tue March 22nd, 2011, 4:08 pm

Does anyone know a reputable writing contest for teens? My niece is interested in writing and I want to encourage her.

LoveHistory · Post by **LoveHistory** » Tue March 22nd, 2011, 4:53 pm

Not a contest per se but has she looked into the Young Writers Program that NaNoWriMo has? It's open to anyone 13-17.

fljustice · Post by **fljustice** » Wed March 23rd, 2011, 3:23 pm

Writing-World.com has a newsletter that frequently posts writing contests (with no fees) and I've seen several contests listed there for young writers. You might be able to search back issues at their website. Good luck!

Alisha Marie Klapheke · Post by **Alisha Marie Klapheke** » Wed March 23rd, 2011, 4:17 pm

Thanks, friends! I will lead her to those spots.

fljustice · Post by **fljustice** » Wed March 23rd, 2011, 5:49 pm

Checked my most recent email Writing-World newsletter and they had this one listed:

CLAUDIA ANN SEAMAN AWARD
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DEADLINE: April 15 2011
GENRE: Young Writers
DETAILS: US High School Students Grade 9 - 12, contest for poetry
and short stories. Poetry: 1-3 poems; Prose: 1-3 entries, 1500
word maximum.
PRIZE: $200 in each genre
URL: http://tinyurl.com/4qwdk67

Sorry, I delete them as I read them so don't have any other than this one.