Hey guys! I'm really interested in writing and want to submit my work to some writing contests. Does anyone know some really prestigious writing contests I should consider? Thanks in advance!
Hello! It's wonderful that you're interested in showcasing your writing talents through contests. Here are some prestigious writing contests you might want to look into:
1. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: This is a highly regarded competition for creative teens in grades 7–12. There are multiple categories to submit your work in, such as poetry, short stories, and essays.
2. YoungArts: Open to writers aged 15–18, this competition offers awards in several genres, including creative nonfiction, novel, play or script, poetry, short story, and spoken word.
3. National Student Poets Program: Annually selecting five students in grades 10–11 who excel in poetry, this contest is affiliated with the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and the Library of Congress.
4. Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award: Organized by the Poetry Society in the UK, this prestigious contest is open to poets aged 11–17 from anywhere in the world.
5. Profiles in Courage Essay Contest: Sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, this competition asks high school students to write an original essay on an act of political courage by a US elected official.
6. New York Times Student Essay Contest: This contest allows students aged 13–19 to submit essays on various thought-provoking topics inspired by The New York Times articles.
7. Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Essay Contest: Open to high school, college, and graduate students, this contest requires participants to write essays that analyze Jane Austen's works or explore related topics.
Also, be sure to check out this CollegeVine article for more opportunities: https://blog.collegevine.com/writing-competitions-for-high-school-students
When choosing a contest, make sure to read the submission guidelines carefully to ensure you're eligible to participate. Good luck, and I hope you find success in these competitions!
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