<p>I am interested in a creative writing major, but have not been published outside my school's literary magazine...
I am a high school junior.
Does anyone know of any contests or publications that are especially receptive to new or young writers.
Thanks for any input I can get on this matter...</p>
<p>You can look for all sorts of writing contests/scholarships that are open to new (and young) writers just by going on a search engine.</p>
<p>Not sure if it would help all that much for 'creative writing,' but if you're a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, you can publish stuff in their monthly updates or quarterly publications.</p>
<p>Also, look for publications (webzine or in-print) that focus on your passions and try to submit something there.</p>
<p>oh...
I was afraid that the National Society of High School Scholars was a scam, so I never sent back their application form... oops...</p>
<p>If you go to the writing section of a bookstore or library, you'll find a book called Writer's Market (or Novel and Short Story Writer's Market); they have a section about markets for young writers. They put one out every year, so get one that's as recent as possible.</p>
<p>hey, I have a general question; I don't know how applicable it is to CC, but:
I gave a poem to poetry.com and they sent me a letter with the gist of: you are a semifinalist for our 'international open poetry contest'. We want to publish your poem. And you should buy the book where we publish all these poems.<br>
So what's the verdict? scam or no?</p>
<p>poetry.com is a scam. sorry. You should look at:
-Teen Ink (publishes teen stories, essays, movie reviews, etc)
-Scholastic Writing Awards
-NFAA writing awards (<a href="http://www.artsawards.org%5B/url%5D">www.artsawards.org</a>)</p>
<p>Even if you don't have much experience/publishing, it shouldn't matter. Most colleges don't require any additional materials to apply for a creative writing degree. If you get in the university you'll get in the degree (or if its not automatic you apply after 2 years to the degree so you'll have plenty of time to decide!) Good luck!</p>