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CONTESTS

Dallas Literary Festival - Young Writers Contest

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Candidates submit their creative work on this year’s festival theme for a chance to win a cash prize, be published, get​ featured in The #TWP Quarterly Lit Zine, and read their story live at the Dallas Literary Festival.

Ages: 14 - 18
Submission Dates: Coming in 2025
Genre: Short Fiction
Max. Word Count: 3,000​

Pride Feels Like... Writing Contest

Ages: 14 - 19
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m., CST
Genre: Short Fiction
Max. Word Count: 3,000​
Winner Announced: Fall 2024
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Happy Pride Month!
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