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Story Lab 2026
Exciting new 500-word story writing contest for 7-18 year-olds
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Pet Poetry
Animal-themed poetry contest for 4-18 year-olds.
Extended Closing Date
Friday 28th August 2026
How it works...
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Use the amazing FREE resources and engaging themes to inspire children and young adults to get writing.
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Send your work to Young Writers - our editors read every poem and story we receive!
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It’s time to celebrate as children become authors published in a real book!
Welcome to Young Writers
Inspiring Young Writers since 1991
"My students absolutely loved the challenge of writing mini sagas!"
Darla Bubar, Edward Town Middle School, NY
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"Thank you for the intriguing prompts and engaging activities! I look forward to these contests each year."
Mike Carter, Millis Middle/High School, MA
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