Another Writing Contest

Got a great essay, story, or poem? Rider University in New Jersey is looking for entries for its 28th annual High School Writing Contest. Contest winners will receive money, finalists will receive a certificate of Honorable Mention, and all winners will be considered for publication in Venture, Rider’s literary magazine. Here are the rules:

  1. Type your Name, Address, Grade, Teacher’s Name, School Name and School Address on your entry
  2. Include a letter from a teacher stating the work is original and by you.
  3. Make sure your entry is typed, not handwritten. Stories and essays must be double-spaced. Give your work a title.
  4. Only send one entry per category
  5. Entries must be postmarked no later than December 14, 2007

Entries should be mailed to:

Dr. Robbie Clipper Sethi
English Department
Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Find out more here, and good luck!

3 Comments »

  1. Courtney Said,

    December 19, 2007 @ 12:18 pm

    There should be some contests for middle schoolers too and not all for kids in high school!! It really sucks!

  2. nekki Said,

    January 21, 2008 @ 12:21 pm

    I love writing stories but whenever i am looking for a contest to put it in it’s all for older people or something like that.

  3. dreber Said,

    January 23, 2008 @ 9:12 pm

    I agree with you that there aren’t enough writing contest ops for younger people. I’ll keep my eye out for more and post them here! XOXO Debbie

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