Turn Your Story Into a Published Book
The Young Authors Contest is a guided authorship and publishing initiative by LO Publications. We train students to write original short stories or movie scripts, support them through the writing process, and publish selected works in a professionally printed book.
About the Initiative
The Young Authors Contest was created to identify and develop emerging storytellers within universities, colleges, and secondary schools. Many students have strong ideas but lack structure, training, and a credible platform. This initiative bridges that gap.
Participants receive structured writing training, editorial guidance, and the opportunity to become published authors under LO Publications.
Who Can Participate?
University Students
Open to all disciplines — no literature background required.
College Students
Open to all disciplines — no literature background required.
Secondary School Students
Open to all disciplines — no literature background required.
How the Programme Works
Training
Structured writing training on storytelling, structure, and more.
Writing
Develop your original short story or movie script with guidance.
Submission
Submit in Microsoft Word format by the deadline.
Review
Editorial panel reviews and shortlists the best entries.
Publication
Shortlisted works edited and published in a book.
Prizes & Publication
First Prize
500 CAD
Second Prize
300 CAD
Third Prize
200 CAD
Twenty entries will be shortlisted and published in a professionally printed book by LO Publications.
Each shortlisted author receives one complimentary copy.
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Train. Write. Publish. Your story deserves to be told — take the first step today.
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