Young Writers Ekphrastic Contest

A project of Phosphorescent Lit

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Ekphrasis means "description" in Greek. We will provide a work of art for you to use as a launching pad for your writing. Then, you'll dazzle us with your poetry and prose! This contest, which is a partnership between Phosphorescent Lit and the Blue Bell Review, is open to students 6 - 16.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2026

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time contest

AI Policy

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Lengths:

Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary, See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 17 Jun 2026