There is no entry fee; there are prizes for first place ($100), second place ($30), and third place ($15). Our purpose is to encourage and reward young authors in a creative pursuit often overlooked in high school academic settings. Our rules and guidelines can be found on our website at www.pricklypearcontest.com and we can be contacted with any questions at pricklypearcontest@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is November 1.