Creative Writing Contests for High School Juniors and Seniors

FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS CLASS OF 2011 & 2012

Ladimer.com is especially excited to offer young writers the opportunity to showcase their creative talent. We are sponsoring a contest for high school juniors and seniors. Participants will have their short stories read on-line by a wide audience, and the winners will be awarded scholarships, gaining the attention of college administrators. To qualify, a student must be a college-bound high school junior or senior enrolled in a public, private, or charter school, or a recognized home-school program. Each student must complete an application and release form. It is not necessary for a student to have a teacher sponsor in order to enter. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE. Participants will be required to submit up to three fictional short stories. Submissions must be the sole product of the student’s efforts and must adhere to the following criteria:

FIRST SUBMISSION Create an original short story of no more than 2,000 words entitled “The Box.” The story may be of any genre or point of view, but must relate to the title. Submissions must be received no later than January 31, 2011.

From the submissions received, a jury will choose 50 stories that best demonstrate skillful writing, originality, authenticity, and an ability to capture a reader’s interest. http://www.ladimer.com/creative-writing-contest.aspx

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