Kristen Gwen
Author of Writing How-To's for Teens
and Middle Grade Animal Adventures
Welcome, Rocket Writers!
This page is for all those who are interested in writing epic stories of their own. My book, Rocket Writers, is for you. Check it out to learn how to launch your writing dreams.
Below, I've listed contests for kid and teen writers, as well as links to other helpful resources.
Just a note that I have not entered or extensively researched these contests. Please do your own research before entering.
Thanks and best of luck! --Kristen
Contests
New Pages--This site not only lists contests, but also publications that accepts work from writers under 18.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Columbia College Chicago: Young Authors Writing Competition
Young Arts: National Arts Competition
Bennington College Young Writers Awards
NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship
New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award
The Adroit Prizes for Poetry and Prose
Resource Links
I mentioned several writing programs in Rocket Writers. Find the links for them below. Many of these programs have a cost to them, but check to see if they have a trial period where you can try it out before you buy. Make sure you do your research before you purchase anything. I'm not an affiliate for any of these, nor am I recommending any of them. I'm just throwing out the knowledge for you to do your own research. Have fun!
Writing and Organization
Novel Plotting Help
Novel/Grammar Analysis
Formatting