Integer: Stories Inspired By Numbers Creative Writing Contest for Middle & High Schools

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Numbers are everywhere, from our cellphones and watches to calendars, prices, temperature...

....Which number will inspire your students' mini sagas? The story prompt postcards will help spark ideas & the 100-word limit removes the fear of getting something wrong and helps reluctant writers get started.

The online resources offer a lesson plan, tips & techniques for story writing so you can create an immersive unit or use it as a stand-alone lesson. The student info guide, video, and graphic organizer also make this a great independent learning activity. There's a PowerPoint presentation or use the Google Slide version.

There’s a fun video that introduces your students to the activity in just 1 minute - it’s guaranteed to create excitement and banish boredom: you'll see your whole class engaged!

Remember to check the How to Enter tab for ways to send your entries, including paperless options. It's free to enter, so get involved today!

[Rules] =>

Only one entry per student, there is no limit to the number of entries per school.

Teachers please submit your entries together where possible - use one teacher entry form per teacher.

Entries must be the students' own original work.

Mini sagas can be submitted on the entry form or a sheet of paper or typed (on a computer or using the Online Writing Portal)

Mini sagas have a 100-word limit (the title is not included in the word limit).

If a story starter is used, it must be included in the 100-word limit.

Each student's name, age and school name should be included on their entry.

Mini sagas must be inspired by a number.

This exciting contest is ideal for students aged 10-18.

Open to US entrants only.

Free to enter.

[School Prizes] =>

The Young Writers' Award of Excellence will be awarded to the school that submits the best set of entries.

Every participating school receives a complimentary copy of the book their students feature in too!

[Student Prizes] =>

Our favorite writer will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

Plus every entrant receives a bookmark. Students chosen for publication also receive a certificate of merit!

(Winners are chosen from entries received in April-Jun 2025).

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Numbers are everywhere, from our cellphones and watches to calendars, prices, temperature, birthdays... which number will inspire your story?

The exciting resources include visual & story prompts to help you get writing & the 100-word limit removes the fear of getting something wrong & helps you improve your vocabulary as every word counts.

There’s a fun video that introduces you to the activity in just 1 minute! It’s guaranteed to create excitement, banish boredom, and lets you enjoy writing for a purpose,

This exciting contest is ideal for 10-18 year-olds.

How To Enter

Email your child's entry along with their, name and full address to: [email protected]

Upload their entry at www.youngwritersusa.com/new-uploader or use the link below.

Mail your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:

Young Writers - Integer
77 Walnut Street
Unit 11
Peabody MA 01960

Entries need to be received by June 6, 2025.

[Independent Rules] =>

Only one entry per person.

Entries must be your own original work.

Mini sagas can be submitted on the entry form or a sheet of paper or typed.

Mini sagas have a 100-word limit (the title is not included in the word limit).

If a story starter is used, it must be included in the 100-word limit.

Your name and age should be included on your entry.

US entrants only.

Free to enter

[Independent Prizes] =>

Our favorite writer will win a $50 Amazon gift card!

Plus every entrant receives a bookmark. Students are chosen for publication also receive a certificate of merit!

(Winners are chosen from entries received in April-June 2025. Independent entrants are eligible for prizes.)

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This contest is now closed.

If you have late entries, please email us at [email protected] and we'll do our best to accommodate them.

Open contests can be found here.

What happens now?

Our editorial team will process the entries and those that meet the contests criteria will be selected for publication. Letters will be sent out to those selected. Anyone not selected will have the chance to resubmit their work. Winners will be chosen once all the books in the series have been published.

Contest Timeline

Stage	Date	Status
Letters Sent	By 26^th September 2025	✔ Complete
Books Published	24^th November 2025 - 12^th December 2025	⏳ Coming Soon
Winners Announced	30^th January 2026	⏳ Coming Soon

Please note we aim to keep these dates as accurate as possible but can be subject to change.

For more detailed information about your school's entries, please log in (or create) your teacher account here using the email you included on your teacher entry form.