Links to other Writing Contests

This is not a complete list of all contests available to young writers. These contests are not affiliated with the Surrey Public Library and may change without notice. Please check the web sites for up-to-date details.

Agent Story Junior Authors 
Ages 10-13 & 14-17

Amazing Kids
Art and writing contests for ages 6-17, check the site for the next one

Claremont Review Annual Contest
Ages 13-19, deadline in March

Go!  Teen Point of View Column  
Ages 14-20

Ishar Singh Poetry Contest
Click the Ishar Singh Poetry Contest link, primary, junior, and high school categories

Launch Pad Where Young Authors and Illustrators Take Off!

The Meaning of Home Writing Contest - grades 4-6, deadline in November 

Pandora's Collective poetry contests
Ages 14-19 and 13 and under, several contests throughout the year

Poetic License Contest for Canadian Youth - grades 7-12, deadline in January

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Sheree Fitch Prize for Fiction - Ages 14-18

Youthink 

Be Aware!
When looking for writing contests online, beware of scams - contests that seem too good to be true or that ask you to pay them money after you have "won." For more information, check out this site:

Warnings & Cautions for Writers