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Contests & publication opportunities
Hand-picked writing contests, publications, and summer programs that are actually worth your attention — with deadlines flagged early enough to investigate and submit in advance of them.
The Teen Writer
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Whether you're searching for writing contests worth entering, literary publications open to young writers, or just the occasional prompt to get you unstuck, we've got you covered. The Teen Writer is a free, occasional newsletter for teen writers on their way towards discovering the literary world, written by Ellipsis founder Peter LaBerge.
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The writing contests, publications, and opportunities you'll want to know about
We send installments occasionally, whenever there are opportunities for young writers worth sharing.
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Staff applications & editorial opportunities
Literary publications and organizations that accept applications from teen writers for interns, readers, or editors. Put simply, opportunities to make your mark and decode the editorial world!
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Prompts & craft notes
The more you write, the more chances you have to change the world! We always include a fresh prompt based on a poem or story published online. We even include a pre-draft exercise to help you get started.
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