Writing Contests 2024 For Teens. No matter what genre of writing you’re interested in—whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or something else entirely—there’s a writing competition focused on it. Herein, you'll find an updated list of writing contests that are free to enter, covering essays, poetry, short story, and.

These contests serve as a valuable opportunity for young writers to challenge themselves, explore different genres, and potentially earn awards or scholarships. This december there are more than four dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, cnf, nonfiction, and plays.