The Why I Write Anthology Has Been Published!

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It’s finally here! The Why I Write anthology has been published!

In October 2011, we teamed up with The New York Times Learning Network, the National Writing Project, and Edutopia to bring you a festival of words and ideas and to ask the question Why Do You Write? You wrote some incredible essays, poems, and stories, and we chose our favorites to include in the ​Why I Write​ anthology. Continue reading

You Did It!

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We had an amazing turn out for the Requiem Writing Contest, and while you’re waiting for author Lauren Oliver to choose the winner, check out “Requiem,” the exciting conclusion to the DELIRIUM series which will be released tomorrow! Continue reading

Get Ready …

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This contest features judging by a best-selling author, a trip to one of the greatest cities in the world, a tour of a major publishing house, and a columnist position with one of the largest teen media sites in the world. Can’t wait? You’ll have to… Continue reading

Vote in the Who Done It? Alibi Contest

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We challenged you to join the ranks of 83 of the world’s most famous YA authors, whose alibis have been collected in the new anthology WHO DONE IT?, and tell the world why you absolutely did NOT murder your editor. And write you did! The entry period has closed for this contest, but you have to chance to help choose the finalists who will be sent to Adele Griffin, Jon Scieszka, and Melissa Walker for judging! Continue reading

Email Notifications Are Here!

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We know that you want to keep up-to-date with everything happening on Figment, 24/7/365. You want to know who’s hearting your story and if someone’s left a new review. You want to know who, what, when, and whether there will be cookies. Well, we heard you. Continue reading

The Summer Reading Contest Winners

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Summer has wound to an end—so what better time to announce the winners of our Summer Reading contest! We asked you to write a story about a classic summer experience, and write you did. You voted for 25 finalists who were considered for the NOOK Book™ compilation, but we could only choose 10 winners. Check out the winners after the jump, and congratulate your fellow Figs! Continue reading