A national writing program aimed at recognizing eighth-grade students for excellence in writing through school-nominated submissions.
Language and Arts | Writing and Journalism
Promising Young Writers
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- Contact: ncte@ncte.org
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- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 500
- Cost: $25 per submission
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Online Asynchronous
- Competition Format: Original Submission
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Teachers nominate students, who then submit writing samples that are evaluated by national judges for creativity, quality, and technical skill.
Open to eighth-grade students in the U.S.
Certificates and national recognition for excellence in creative writing
Teachers nominate students, who then submit writing samples that are evaluated by national judges for creativity, quality, and technical skill.
1. Teachers nominate students. 2. Students submit their writing samples. 3. Judges evaluate submissions and recognize top entries.
Writing samples
Based on creativity, writing quality, and technical proficiency.
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