Young Adults Write YA Contest A project of Uncharted Magazine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (February 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About Young Adult literature is a cutting-edge and captivating genre, beloved by authors who choose to write for teens. YA authors build mesmerizing worlds that fascinate young, curious minds. In turn, YA is devoured by its target audience—young people who crave excitement, adventure, love, and acceptance. Now, we are giving those most intrigued by these worlds a chance to create them. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Young Adults Write YA Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsRefractions: Genre Flash Fiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted MagazineUncharted Magazine Camp Summer Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Cinematic Short Story Contest Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Historical Fiction Challenge CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Horror and Thriller Short Story Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Horror Challenge CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Noir Challenge CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Short Story Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Reprint Prize NEW! Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Science Fiction & Fantasy First Chapter Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage Anthology Contest CLOSED Charges fees for some submissionsVoyage Best Chapters Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage Book-Pitch Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage First Chapters Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage YA Open CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage YA Short Story Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWhat the Wild Carries Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only