Three literary competitions young writers can join

Image source: Pexels.com Steve Sorensen . Young writers who want to make their mark in the literary world can start by joining competitions. Many popular authors started their careers by submitting their work to these events. Here are the top three competitions that will help wordsmiths gain recognition from critics and readers. Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition Up-and-coming and veteran writers can join the contest to share their work with a wider audience. For over 80 years, the competition has been discovering new talent in different literary categories. Aside from the exposure, winners will also get prizes up to $3,000. Steve Sorensen . Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Students in Grade 7 to 12 can join 29 categories hosted by the renowned publisher. As a national contest, winning an award involves exhibitions, publications, and scholarships as part of the prize package. Those who want to start their careers even before they enter college wil...