Jonathan West TUTORING
writing and reading lessons and classes
writing contests and publishing opportunities
There are tons of contests and places for kids to publish their writing, and national competition is stiff. Local opportunities might be a better place to start. Your local library, newspaper, school, or other entity may have competitions or publishing options.
NewPages is a comprehensive source for opportunities and offers good advice in its Young Writers Guide.
I have listed a few options below.
contests
| Name | Content | Ages | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Award | story | 8-12 | Spring and Fall |
| Get to Know | creative, about nature | 19 and under | November |
| Letters about Literature | letter to an author | grades 4-12 | December |
| Scholastic Art and Writing Awards | various | grades 7-12 | December-January (regional) |
(no static contest link, see 2018) | news | 13 and under | Summer |
| Totem Head's | story | 18 and under | December |
| World History Association | essay | grades K-12 | May |
publishing opportunities
My Hero allows people of ages to write about their heroes, real or fictional. It is a great place for students to get their feet wet because space is not limited.
Stone Soup publishes various content by kids 13 and under throughout the year.