THE PATHS WE WALK JUNIOR WRITING CONTEST

Welcome to Clean Fiction Magazine’s “The Paths We Walk” Junior Writing Contest. If you are a young writer between theages of 13 and 17, and have permission from your guardian to submit to a writing contest, continue reading for more information.

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This brand new contest will accept submissions quarterly in the months of January, April, July, and October. Submissions and publication of winners is completely FREE.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

You are asked to write a micro-story beginning with “Along the path, I saw...” using the image above as inspiration. The only restriction on your creativity is that you keep your micro-story clean. All genres are accepted. Submissions will be accepted April 1-30.

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Please keep your submission between 500 and 1,000 words. To submit your story, fill out the “Submit to the Paths Contest” form found below. If you do not want your full name announced, please note that on the form. 

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The winners will appear in our June 20th Summer Edition, along with the image on this page. Depending on the number of submissions we receive, there will be either winners in several genre categories OR an overall winner. Winner/s will be announced on May 7th. Each winner or the overall winner will receive a $20 Amazon gift card, a printable winner’s certificate, a 3D-printed “medallion”, a digital medallion, and an author feature (if this information is approved by the minor's guardian).* We will not use your micro-stories without your permission, and the winner/s will be sent pages for approval. The winners will be decided by the Clean Fiction staff, and excerpts of each submission may be used for promotional purposes. We cannot wait to read what you write about this new image!

SUBMIT TO THE PATHS CONTEST

* Prizes will not be distributed until after the magazine goes to print. Medallions are only shipped in the continental United States.