Short story contest for ages 7 to 16

Inkhead short story contest; 1,000 words max; open worldwide; cash prizes; deadline April 1, 2013; see themes; $5 (euros) entry via PayPal; details HERE:

http://www.inkhead.co.uk/pages/competition-2013

 

FREE writing contest for kids

The Radiant Peace Education Awards; Grades 1-8; no entry fee; deadline Dec. 11, 2012; details HERE:

http://radiantpeace.org/trpea/invitation.html

 

Save the Frogs! – FREE poetry contest

No entry fee; open to adult and youth (two categories); cash  prizes; send 1-2 poems; deadline 10/15/2012; details HERE:

http://www.savethefrogs.com/poetry/

New Voices Young Writers Competition

deadline Oct. 31, 2012; open to young writers worldwide; poetry, fiction or essays; details HERE:

http://newvoicesyoungwriters.com/

Teen writing contest – for high school students

NextStepU: Shout Out Teen Writing Contest; 1,000 words or fewer, fiction or nonfiction; five winners chosen every school year; prizes are $100 and publication; deadline July 20, 2012; details:

http://www.nextstepu.com/nsmforum/yaf_postst8472_Shout-Out-Writing-Contest–The-Rules.aspx