Essay Contest | Teen Ink

Writing Contest – 
What Is It Like Being a Teenager Today?


Make your life experience known! What do you wish you could tell those who are almost teenagers or who are far removed from their teen years? What are the often overlooked aspects of the teen experience, in your opinion? Tell us in 500 words or less!

The top three winners will be published in Teen Ink magazine!


Deadline:
December 6, 2024

 

Rules:

  • You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Ink account to enter

  • No inappropriate content

  • Submissions must relate to the topic (Teen Today)

Guidelines and Details: 

  • Your entry must be written by yourself, not AI

  • Submission must be 500 words or less

  • There is no limit to the amount of essays you can submit


How to Submit: 

  • Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.

  • Submit your work to the appropriate essay category on Teen Ink. Include "Teen Today" in your submission's tags. You can do this by using the "additional tags" field in your submission form.


Prizes: 

  • Top three winners will have their essay published in Teen Ink magazine!