Yes—as long as the piece is entirely your original work. You are welcome to submit writing that has previously appeared on personal blogs, school publications, or social media, as long as it has not been published in professional outlets.

Not at all. The theme is meant to inspire your writing—not restrict it. You’re welcome to interpret the prompt broadly, metaphorically, or creatively, without needing to use those exact words in your work.

Yes. You may submit up to two entries total, and they can be in different categories. For example, you could submit a poem and a short story—but not two short stories.

While we do not provide individual feedback for every submission, students participating in the Komme Writing Camp will receive mentor guidance during the drafting process.