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Contests

Annual writing contests for writers of all ages!

StoryCon 2027 Contests

StoryCon Contest Submission open August 15, 2026. All entrants must register for StoryCon 2027 to be eligible in the contest.

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First 1,000 Words
Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19 and Adults 20 and Up

Submissions Open:

June 15-Aug 31, 2026

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Teen Short Story Anthology

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submissions close Nov. 15, 2026 at 11:59pm MT

Submission Dates:

Aug 15 - Nov 15, 2026

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Annual Poetry Collection

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submissions close Nov. 15, 2026 at 11:59pm MT

Submission Dates:

Aug 15 - Nov 15, 2026

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Cover Art Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submissions close Nov. 15, 2026 at 11:59pm MT

Submission Dates:
Aug 15 - Nov 15, 2026

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First Chapter Writing Contest

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

Submissions Dates:
Aug 15 - Dec 6

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First Line Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submissions close Dec. 6, 2026 at 11:59pm MT

Submission Dates:
Aug 15 - Dec 6

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Scene From a Script
Writing Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submissions close Dec. 6, 2026 at 11:59pm MT

Submit a well-crafted scene for a play individually or with a group of up to 4 teens.

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Songwriting Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submissions close Dec. 6, 2026 at 11:59pm MT

Submit your original song. The winner will get to record their son with Emmy-nominated composer Shaun Barrowes.

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Filmmaking Contest

Open to Teens Ages 13-19

Submissions close Dec. 6, 2026 at 11:59pm MT

Share your voice and vision through an original, appropriate, and memorable 1-5 minute long  film.

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Tween 1st Paragraph
Writing Contest

Open to Tweens Ages 8-12

Submissions close Dec. 6, 2026 at 11:59pm MT

Submission Dates:

Aug 15 - Dec 6

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Adult First Chapter Contest

Open to adults age 20 and up

Submissions close Dec. 6, 2026 at 11:59pm MT​

Submissions Dates:
Aug 15 - Dec 6

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