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DALLAS LITERARY FESTIVAL

Young Writers Contest 2023
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In partnership with The Dallas Literary Festival and Southern Methodist University (SMU), #TeenWritersProject sponsors the annual writing contest for teens that seeks to celebrate the literary finesse and storytelling savvy of young writers.

​Candidates submit their creative work for a chance to win a cash prize, be published, get​ featured in The #TWP Quarterly Lit Zine. Attend the festival and watch the winners read their stories live in March.

During the weeks leading up to the contest deadline, #TWP hosts virtual weekly craft sessions. Contestants receive peer feedback and are able to discuss their stories before they submit.

Ages: 14 - 18
Contest Opens: December 1, 2022
Contest Closes: January 25, 2023 
Max. Word Count: 3,000​

THEME: IDENTITY | GENRE: SHORT FICTION

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