Quabbin Quills is proud to present its annual Student Writing Contest and Scholarship.
Students (High School or College) who enter will be considered for the grand prize as well as publication in our upcoming literary collection.
This submission page is for the student scholarship only. If you are not currently a student, please submit to our general submission form.
From green to gold, yellow, or red, what once seemed like indelible leaves have changed into vibrant colors. Briefly, the forest has awakened with fiery tones that awes and amazes the soul. Just as these autumn hues appear, they vanish–turning to brown likes ashes in a campfire.
When you think of these words, what comes to mind? For Quabbin Quills Anthology Volume IX: The Turning of Leaves, please select any material that you believe best represents this phrase.
Reflect on how the leaves, and life, quickly change–how they awaken joy but signal a time of change.
Become a part of Quabbin Quills’ rich history by submitting your best fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and black and white photography today!
Submissions close March 1, 2026
Grand Prize
- $500 Scholarship
- Free Writing Workshops
- Publication in anthology
- Option to read from their work at the launch party
- Free Contributor’s Copy of the Anthology
Second Place Prize
- $300 Scholarship
- Free Writing Workshops
- Publication in anthology
- Option to read from their work at the launch party
- Free Contributor’s Copy of the Anthology
Third Place Prize
- $200 Scholarship
- Free Writing Workshops
- Publication in anthology
- Option to read from their work at the launch party
- Free Contributor’s Copy of the Anthology
Runner Ups (4th - 6th place)
- Free Writing Workshops
- Publication in anthology
- Free Contributor’s Copy of the Anthology
