Myths and Legends
closes July 17th , Midnight CST
closes July 17th , Midnight CST
We've been telling stories around a campfire since the dawn of time to share our experiences, learn from one another, and make connections. As our heroes fought the monsters of our myths and tales, we have struggled with the problems we faced across time. Taking influence from myths and legends from the past create your own creative story/art piece/photography/poem about our beloved mythical creatures and characters.
Myths and Legends aren't just your typical Greek and Roman, though those are welcome. We warmly are looking for myths from all over the world. Source your inspiration from myths from other cultures, and embrace their power and influence.
Stumped? Take a look at a concept piece on the next page!
We accept submissions in any genre, including fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and more! Please do not submit work with any explicit sexual content, any racist, sexist, homophobic, ableist or any other offensive work. Thank you! We do not accept novel at this time.
Myths and Legends aren't just your typical Greek and Roman, though those are welcome. We warmly are looking for myths from all over the world. Source your inspiration from myths from other cultures, and embrace their power and influence.
Stumped? Take a look at a concept piece on the next page!
We accept submissions in any genre, including fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and more! Please do not submit work with any explicit sexual content, any racist, sexist, homophobic, ableist or any other offensive work. Thank you! We do not accept novel at this time.
a muse
This piece is simply to inspire you, but you don't have to use it if you don't like to.
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judges
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What Can I Submit?
WRITING Fiction/Prose: up to 2000 words Poetry: 1-3 poems |
ART Art (Digital, traditional, comics) Photography |
Entry Rules
You MUST submit both the piece you created and the piece that was your muse or inspired you. Every submission must have a piece that it is based on.
Contest Closes: All submissions are due July 17th, 2021 at midnight CST.
How much can I submit?
You can only submit one entry to each category, but can submit to all the categories. You submit up to three poems as one entry.
Accepted File Types:
Writing: DOC, DOCX, PDF (We will not accept picture submissions for writing.)
Art: PNG, JPG, JPEG, PDF
Plagiarism
Pieces cannot be a fan fiction or derived from any other preexisting work.
Anonymous
Do not put your name anywhere on the document. This contest is anonymous. Your work will not be stolen as the submission will still have its name on it.
Entries with identifying information ON the document (not the form) will be disqualified.
NOTE: If you would like to use a pen name or go fully anonymous, you are free to do so in the submission form as well. We will not publish your name in the lit journal if you do not wish to be named.
Why are we anonymous? We want all judging to be fair, so if work is anonymous, no personal biases in relation with the author will come into play.
Title
Please title your document with the TITLE of your piece.
Please do not title it "TYWI Entry" or anything of that sort.
Your title doesn’t have to named after the theme.
Bribery
The Young Writers Initiative will not tolerate bribing our judges. Any finding of foul-play will result in your removal of the competition and blacklisting from all other TYWI events.
Where You Will Get Updates
Follow The Young Writers Initiative on Instagram or join the newsletter on our website to keep updates. We will also email you your rubric once judging has finished and winners have been announced.
Written Language
All written pieces must be in English, including comics in the Digital Art section.
Foul Language
Considering this contest is anger driven, cursing and foul language will be allowed. That being said, try to keep it to an appropriate minimum.
Mature Topics Policy
You may submit about mature topics, but if they are selected for out literary journal, they will have a warning. Do not glorify or romanticize topics like sexual assault, gang lifestyle, abuse, substance abuse, or other sensitive issues. Be respectful about it and remember the audience you are submitting to.
Age Policy
You must be 25 or under to submit to this contest considering we are The Young Writers Initiative.
You MUST submit both the piece you created and the piece that was your muse or inspired you. Every submission must have a piece that it is based on.
Contest Closes: All submissions are due July 17th, 2021 at midnight CST.
How much can I submit?
You can only submit one entry to each category, but can submit to all the categories. You submit up to three poems as one entry.
Accepted File Types:
Writing: DOC, DOCX, PDF (We will not accept picture submissions for writing.)
Art: PNG, JPG, JPEG, PDF
Plagiarism
Pieces cannot be a fan fiction or derived from any other preexisting work.
Anonymous
Do not put your name anywhere on the document. This contest is anonymous. Your work will not be stolen as the submission will still have its name on it.
Entries with identifying information ON the document (not the form) will be disqualified.
NOTE: If you would like to use a pen name or go fully anonymous, you are free to do so in the submission form as well. We will not publish your name in the lit journal if you do not wish to be named.
Why are we anonymous? We want all judging to be fair, so if work is anonymous, no personal biases in relation with the author will come into play.
Title
Please title your document with the TITLE of your piece.
Please do not title it "TYWI Entry" or anything of that sort.
Your title doesn’t have to named after the theme.
Bribery
The Young Writers Initiative will not tolerate bribing our judges. Any finding of foul-play will result in your removal of the competition and blacklisting from all other TYWI events.
Where You Will Get Updates
Follow The Young Writers Initiative on Instagram or join the newsletter on our website to keep updates. We will also email you your rubric once judging has finished and winners have been announced.
Written Language
All written pieces must be in English, including comics in the Digital Art section.
Foul Language
Considering this contest is anger driven, cursing and foul language will be allowed. That being said, try to keep it to an appropriate minimum.
Mature Topics Policy
You may submit about mature topics, but if they are selected for out literary journal, they will have a warning. Do not glorify or romanticize topics like sexual assault, gang lifestyle, abuse, substance abuse, or other sensitive issues. Be respectful about it and remember the audience you are submitting to.
Age Policy
You must be 25 or under to submit to this contest considering we are The Young Writers Initiative.
Prize
- Featured published piece in Juven
- 1 free expedited submissions to Juven
- Expedited service for one of our service we offer at TYWI
- Interview on the blog
- Social media feature
- Free consultation
SUBMIT
Click the button below to submit your work for judging. If you have questions, contact our Contest Director at [email protected]
Click the button below to submit your work for judging. If you have questions, contact our Contest Director at [email protected]
