Tag: Planning
New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library
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NYT Summer Reading Contest 2027: How the Three-Round Format Changes Your Preparation Strategy
The 2027 NYT Summer Reading Contest shifts to three distinct submission windows. Learn how to leverage this format change, master the new AI transparency rules, and prepare high-quality entries without burning out. Read article →
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NYT Audio Stories Podcast Contest (2027): How to Script a Five-Minute Story and Finish Before Exam Season
The NYT Audio Stories podcast contest is listed for 31 March to 12 May 2027, up to five minutes. How to write for the ear, budget your words and plan around spring exams. Read article →
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NYT Visual Art Contest 2026: How to Prepare for ‘What It’s Like to Grow Up in 2026’ and Write the Artist’s Statement
The Learning Network’s new visual art contest is listed for 28 October to 9 December 2026. What is announced, what is not, and a plan for the image and the artist’s statement. Read article →
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One Idea, Several Forms: Which NYT Writing Contest Does Your Idea Actually Belong In? (2026-27)
Most students enter whichever contest closes soonest. Better to work backwards from what you actually have: a claim, a scene, or an object you can judge. Read article →