Writing Opportunities

NCHS Spectator

The Spectator Literary Magazine is a literary magazine that has been publishing the work of New Canaan High School students since 1961. Over the past years, Spectator has won numerous awards and been recognized as one of the top school literary magazines in the state of Connecticut. Submissions to Spectator include poetry, short stories, photography, graphic designs, mixed media art, narratives, and etcetera. Additionally, podcasts, short films, and spoken word poetry videos may be submitted to be featured on the Spectator website.

Interested in joining the club? Want to learn how to submit your work to the Spectator? Check out the Spectator website or click through the slides below!

Contests and Publishing Opportunities

Please note that because the following organizations are not affiliated with New Canaan Public Schools, they may not comply with P.A. 16-189.

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Connecticut Bar Association: Statewide High School Essay Contest

Connecticut Writing Project: Connecticut Student Writers Contest

Daughters of the American Revolution: Essay Contests

National Council of Teachers of English: Student Writing Awards

Rhodes College: Summer Writing Institute

Scholastic: Art and Writing Awards

Scholastic: Civics "What Will You Run For?" Contest

New York Times: The Learning Network Student Contests