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New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library

29 Aug 2026

Writing With Numbers: How to Use a Statistic in a Short NYT Contest Entry Without Getting It Wrong (2026)

A number earns its place only when it changes what a reader believes. How to frame, attribute and pressure-test a statistic inside a very short contest entry. Read article →

Contest Craft · Evidence · Fact Checking · Statistics

NYT Writing Contests

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