Writing your own book in high school? Better chance of admission to top schools??

<p>Hey guys, how many of you have attempted to write your own book in high school? Anybody got lucky to be published? What is the whole publication process like?
I recently found something on Booklogix.com about a "young writers contest". Has anybody entered that contest?
I have a pretty good English/Literature mastery, and I LOVE LITERATURE. In fact I'm an international student from China, which gives me a whole new and different perspective from other contestants.
In terms of getting a better chance to be admitted to top colleges, does winning a writing competition and get your work published really look that glamorous on your resume?<br>
Let's share the names of some writing competitions that y'all may have entered (reasonable or zero entry fee)</p>

<p>So am I supposed to chance you for something or…</p>