Competition Rules & Details

1. Eligibility

  • Open to young adult writers ages 13+ (under 18 requires parental consent).
  • Only original work will be accepted; plagiarism will disqualify entries.
  • Word count: [e.g., 1,000–5,000 words]

2. Submission Guidelines

  • Submit your story via the JotForm submission form.
  • Include story file (PDF, Word, or Google Doc), story title, genre, short synopsis, and author bio.
  • One submission per writer.

3. What Happens If You Win

  • Winning story will be published in our digital anthology.
  • Winners will receive credit in the anthology and promotional materials.
  • Optionally, include small prizes or early-bird perks (e.g., gift cards, free books, or feature on social media).
  • Winners will be notified via email within [X weeks] of the submission deadline.

4. Judging

  • Stories are judged on creativity, originality, writing quality, and engagement with YA themes.
  • Final decisions are made by the [Your Website Name] editorial team.

5. Timeline / Deadline

  • Competition opens: [Start Date]
  • Competition closes: [End Date, e.g., 4–6 weeks after start date]
  • Winners announced: [1–2 weeks after deadline]

6. Rights

  • By submitting, you allow us to publish your story if selected.
  • You retain all other rights to your work.
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