New Orleans-based Write On Press announces essay contest for young black female writers

New Orleans-based Write On Press is calling for submissions beginning Aug. 1 from black women ages 18 – 25 for essays that address the subject: What I wish someone had taught me before I graduated high school.

Visit Write On Press’ website for application instructions (there’s a $35 entrance fee). Click here to sign up for updates about the contest. Applicants can submit essays until Oct. 31.

The first-prize contest winner will receive $1,500, second prize $1,000, and third prize $500. Everyone who registers will have the opportunity to have their essay selected for publication. Winners will be announced in early December.

Anyone with questions about the contest can email essaycontest@writeonpress.com

Write On Press is a Black-owned publishing company run by New Orleans native M.A. Sharrieff. The press works with aspiring authors to provide resources and help them get published, with a focus on New Orleans youth. Write On Press titles include Sweet Revenge by J.J. Haile and Crescent City Connection by Taymika G. Byrd