Writing Contest For Teens Grades 8-12

The 2013 Richmond News Writing Contest is open to students in grades 8-12. Judged by Columnist Danielle Aldcorn and Editor Eve Edmonds.

Challenge: Write a 400-600 word newspaper article in the style of Danielle Aldcorn’s Family Function Column. It must deal with an issue relevant to teens. Visit the Family Function Archives at the Richmond News Website to get a sense of style and topic.

Submission window opens Monday January 21, 2013 at 8:00 am PST and continues until Sunday January 27, 2013 at 10:00 pm PST, or until 100 entries are received, whichever comes first. (Depending on the response, the total number of entries accepted may be increased and is subject to change.)

Submissions must be original, unpublished, and written by one author who is currently in grade 8-12. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Enter by posting your contact information and article in the comment section on the contest blog  (Submissions open January 21st, 2013 at 8:00 am PST) See Contest Rules.

The Editor of the Richmond News, Eve Edmonds, and Columnist, Danielle Aldcorn, will give a written critique of all the entries. They will be posted on the blog as they are completed.

FOUR winners will be chosen. They will each have their submission published in the Richmond News. They will also receive a free digital download for iBooks of the novel HIT THAT AND YOU’RE DEAD by D.R. Graham.

FIVE Runner ups will also receive a free digital download for iBooks of the novel HIT THAT AND YOU’RE DEAD by D.R. Graham.

The winners and runner ups will be posted on the blog on or around February 28, 2013.