Writing Contests

Contests are a great way to sharpen your submission skills, stretch your imagination, and get your work out in the world. That’s why the Institute runs adult and kidlit writing contests throughout the year. Each children’s book writing  contest culminates in a Winners Workshop where we announce the winners and critique the winning entries to help all entrants improve their skills. Plus, each contest has cash prizes for the top five entries.

Check out our children’s book writing contests below.

ICL Rhyming Animal Poetry

Kids love rhyme and kids love animals, so let’s combine the two into a winning poem for kids ages 6-9! This contest is your chance to show us your rhyming poetry skills! The subject of your poem should be an animal (or animals) and should be suitable for publication in children’s magazines, such as Spider or Highlights.

Details:

  • Should appeal to 6-9 year olds.
  • Must not be longer than 110 words.
  • Must rhyme and showcase an animal (or animals).
  • Click here for more details.

ICL YA Fantasy First Pages

Fantasy novels are always popular with the young adult crowd. Introduce us to a teen and their not-so-ordinary world in our YA Fantasy First Pages Contest.

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IFW Contemporary Romance First Pages

Do you love romance? This contest is your chance to share the first pages of your contemporary romance manuscript for a chance at a cash prize and a critique from an IFW Instructor and Romance author!

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Looking to improve your contest entry?

by ICL Instructor Nancy Coffelt

by ICL Contributor Jan Fields

with Katie Davis and Nancy Coffelt

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Past Contests and Winners

Check out our past contest themes and winners!

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