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Dallas Literary Festival - Young Writers Contest

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

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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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