New contest for teen writers

Regardless of whether you're already a fan of author Sonya Sones, if you're a writer (especially of poetry), you should check out this unique contest she's running.


Gotham Writers' Workshop has teamed with Sonya Sones, Simon & Schuster, and Teen Ink to offer the What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know Writing Contest.

Here's what you have to do to enter:

1. Read What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones.
2. When you get to the last poem, write a continuation of the story, but write this part of the saga from Sophie's point of view (sort of a What My Boyfriend Doesn't Know). Tell us what happens next. Keep it short, but sweet - no more than ten pages of 1,000 words. And make sure to write it in the same style as What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know, in a series of poems.
3. If you’re looking for some writing tips that might help you win the contest; check out the Writers Only page on Sonya’s website!

The prize:

A free six-week online writing class from Gotham Writers' Workshop and Teen Ink. Sonya Sones will also post the winning entry on her website. Ten runners-up will receive a year's subscription to Teen Ink. The winner and the runners-up will also recieve a personalized copy of What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know signed by the author.

You can enter the contest online, so click here.

Good luck!