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

24 Jul 2026

How to End a NYT Contest Entry: Last Lines That Land

A weak ending wastes a strong entry. A craft guide to closing a NYT contest response: four kinds of landing, the endings to avoid, and a last-line self-test. Read article →

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NYT Writing Contests

This is an independent educational guide to The New York Times Learning Network’s free student contests. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The New York Times Company.