2026 cycle
Write the World’s November 2026 competition invites teen writers to explore the reciprocal relationship between people and the natural world through an original piece in any genre, including personal essay, opinion, poetry, or song. The competition opened November 2 and closes November 23, 2026. Optional requests for expert feedback were due November 9. Final submissions are due at 11:59 p.m. in the entrant’s local time zone.
The competition is for young writers ages 13–19. Write the World describes its monthly competitions as global and free to enter; its free platform is for ages 13–19. Entry is online. The winner receives $100; the runner-up and Best Peer Review each receive $50. Select entries may be considered for republication in Patagonia’s print journal. Winners are scheduled to be announced December 11, 2026.
Sources: Environmental Writing Competition 2026; Write the World FAQs; monthly competitions.