The Magic Map
Creative Writing Contest
Elementary
Your child
is invited to explore their creativity and write a mini saga (a story told in
up to 100 words) with The Magic Map. It can transport them anywhere in space and time
using the power of imagination.
Check out the video that introduces the activity.
Benefits of Entering
·
· ✨ 100-word limit helps focus
writing and improve vocabulary
· ✨ Fantastic writing stamina
practice
· ✨ See your child's writing
confidence and pride in themselves flourish when they see their work published in a book.
· ✨ Show their teacher how they
have put their literacy learning into practice
· ✨ Open theme to let creativity
shine
· ✨ Bookmark for every
entrant
· ✨Top writer will win an
amazing goody bag
·
· There are free resources
available to download including model stories and image prompts to help
kick-start ideas.
It's time to chart a course for writing success with The Magic Map - we can't
wait to see where it takes your child!
How To Enter
Email your child's entry along with their, name and full address to: [email protected]
OR
Upload their entry at www.youngwritersusa.com/new-uploader or use the link below.
OR
Mail your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:
Young Writers - The Magic Map
77 Walnut Street
Unit 11
Peabody MA 01960
Entries need to be received by June 6, 2025.
Rules
To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:
If you are unsure on any rules or have any queries, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
Prizes
Our favorite writer will win a fantastic creative writing goody bag!
PLUS every entrant receives a bookmark for taking part. Students chosen for publication also receive a certificate.
(The school & student winners will be chosen from the entries received April-June 2025 and prizes awarded the following semester. Independent entrants are eligible to win.)