2025 Youth Voices Writing Contest

Seattle Pride is inviting youth, ages 13-18, to submit their poetry and prose to the Youth Voices Award contest. Share your perspective and let your voices be heard!
Submit your work by July 14, 2025 for a chance to win prizes and be featured in Seattle Pride Magazine.
Youth Voices Submission Guidelines
Theme: LOUDER
Who Can Enter
- All LGBTQIA2S+ writers aged 13-18
- Open to students who reside in or have ties to the Pacific Northwest, including public, private, and homeschooled students.
Categories
- Poetry: Up to 5 poems (maximum 15 pages single-spaced; no minimum)
- Prose (Fiction or Nonfiction): Up to two works (combined maximum of 4,000 words; no minimum)
How to Submit
Work should be submitted using the Youth Voices Submission Form.
Prizes
- $150 for first place winners in each category
- Prize packages and Seattle Pride swag for first, second, and third place winners
- Publication in Seattle Pride Magazine
- Feature on Seattle Pride’s social media
For questions, reach out to [email protected].
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