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CONTESTS

ALL CONTESTS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR STORYCON 2026!

CHECK BACK HERE IN THE SUMMER FOR STORYCON 2027

All StoryCon contests (with the exception of our anthologies and Cover Art Contest) are open to conference attendees only.

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Teen Short Story Anthology

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Published by Owl Hollow Press

Submission Dates:

June 1-December 15

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Annual Poetry Collection

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Published by Owl Hollow Press

Submission Dates:

June 1-December 15

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Cover Art Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Featured on the Poetry Collection Cover published by Owl Hollow Press

Submission Dates:

June 1-Dec 15

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First Chapter Writing Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19 with both Junior and Senior Divisions

Submission Dates:

July 15 - January 2

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First Line Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submission Dates:

July 15 - January 2

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Scene From a Script
Writing Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Sponsored by Hale Centre Theater

Submission Dates:

October 15-December 15

Songwriting Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submission Dates:

July 15 - January 2

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Filmmaking Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submission Dates:

September 1 - December 15

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TWEEN 1st Paragraph
Writing Contest

Open to Tweens Ages 8-12

Submission Dates:

July 15 - January 2

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Adult First Chapter Contest

Open to adults age 20 and up

Submission Dates:

July 15 - January 2

Questions? Contact heatherbmoore@operationliteracy.org

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