Elementary
Scary Tales
Creative writing contest for elementary and middle school students, ideal for 6-13 year-olds
Middle & High
Fright Club
Creative writing contest ideal for 10-18 year-olds
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!
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See confidence and engagement soar!
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Welcome to Young Writers
Inspiring Young Writers worldwide since 1991
"The story starters are so fun!"
Nichole Charbonneau, Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, MA
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Lauren Bliss, Rostraver Elementary School, PA
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