Tag: Personal Narrative
New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library
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Writing About Hard Things: Where the Disclosure Line Sits in a Short Contest Entry
Difficulty is not depth. How to find the band between the armoured draft that says nothing and the raw one a reader cannot use – and who else is in it. Read article →
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The NYT 100-Word Tiny Memoir Contest (2026-27): How to Tell One True Story for International Students
A student guide to the NYT 100-Word Tiny Memoir Contest for 2026-27 (entries 16 September – 28 October 2026, closing 11:59 p.m. U.S. Pacific): the true-story rule, ages 13-19 eligibility, the artist’s statement, the… Read article →
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The NYT Personal Narrative Contest: A Step-by-Step Guide with Worked Examples (2026)
The New York Times Learning Network Personal Narrative Contest asks students to tell one small, true story from their own life in about 600 words. This independent guide explains how to find a moment… Read article →