Writing Contest for Those Aspiring to Write for Teens

If you’ve always wanted to write for teens, here is a great contest to get you started.

MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE 

br /> Entry period is August 1 to October 31, 2007.  Winners are announced in the March, 2008 issue of Children’s Writer.  Prize structure is $500 for first place plus publication in Children’s Writer, $250 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd, 4th, and 5th places. 

The contest is for a story about an adventure, small or large, to 1,200 words, for ages 8 to 12. The adventure may take place in another genre, such as historical fiction, or fantasy, or may be contemporary. The antagonist or conflict may stem from other characters, from internal goals, from nature, society, or technology, but the story should balance plot and characterization. Stories will also be judged on age-targeting, originality, style, and the overall quality of writing.  Publishability is the ultimate criterion.   

Deadline: October 31, 2007
Eligibility: International 

http://www.childrenswriter.com/

Written by guru on September 21st, 2007 with no comments.
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