When is the deadline to apply for One Teen Story Contest?

The deadline for One Teen Story Contest is 2025-12-01.

What grade levels can participate in One Teen Story Contest?

One Teen Story Contest is open to: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior.

One Teen Story Contest requires about 6-10 hours/week hours per week.

The cost for One Teen Story Contest is: Free.

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Short story contest for teen writers; winner is published in One Teen Story and receives a cash prize.

The 2026 One Teen Story Teen Writing Contest will open on September 15, 2025 and close on December 1, 2025.

For our One Teen Story contest, we ask writers ages 13-19 to enter their original, unpublished fiction.

When you are ready to submit, please go to our online submission manager and select One Teen Story Contest followed by your age group.

Deadline: 2025-12-01

6-10 hours/week hrs/week

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Online

Free

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Submit original, unpublished fiction between 2,000 and 4,500 words
Select One Teen Story Contest and your age group (13-15, 16-17, 18-19) in the online submission manager
Receive confirmation email upon submission
Provide proof of age if your story is considered for publication
Parent or legal guardian consent required if under 18