What do Agatha Christie, Gillian Flynn, and M. Night Shyamalan all have in common? They’re no strangers to writing gripping plot twists. Now it’s your turn! Create a story that will include a plot twist no one will see coming.

The winner and honorable mentions (if space allows) will be published in Teen Ink magazine. The overall winner will also receive a $25 gift card!

Deadline: May 3rd, 2024

Rules:

• You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Ink account to enter

• No inappropriate content

• Submissions must relate to the topic (Plot Twist)

Guidelines and Details: 

• Although there is no word limit, your submission cannot exceed one sentence.

• There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit

How to Submit: 

• Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.

• Include the words "Plot Twist" in your submission's tags. You can do this by using the "additional tags" field in your submission form.
  

Prizes: 

• Winner and honorable mentions will have their story published in Teen Ink magazine

• The overall winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card