"It's All Write!" Teen Writing Contest
The Ann Arbor District Library hosts "It's All Write!" Teen Writing Contest, inviting young authors to showcase their talents. Participants can submit their work in three categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9 & 10, and Grades 11 & 12.
Interested in the competition?
Competition Overview
Grades 6 to 12
Eligibility
Free
Entry fee
January 8 - March 3, 2024
Submission Deadline
May 18, 2024
Results Announcement
Competition Details
1. Eligibility
The competition is divided into the following three categories based on the age and skill level of the participants:
- Grades 6-8
- Grades 9-10
- Grades 11-12
The 2024 contest is open to Michigan residents only.
2. Contest Guidelines
Students can participate in three writing forms: Poetry, Flash Fiction, and Short Story, and submit one story per writing form.
- Poem: Poem must be no longer than 2 typed page
- Flash Fiction: The story must be 75-200 words total
- Short Story: Story must be 1000-2500 words total
3. Prizes
Poem:
- 1st Place: $100
- 2nd Place: $75
- 3rd Place: $50
Flash Fiction:
- 1st Place: $125
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $75
Short Story:
- 1st Place: $250
- 2nd Place: $150
- 3rd Place: $100
