Monster Mini Tales
Creative Writing Contest
Ideal for 6-13
Monster Mini Tales is the latest writing contest to spark writing joy in your child. They can let their imagination run riot as they design and create their very own unique monster, then write a story about it.
Writing their story as a mini saga (a story told in up to 100 words) allows them to focus on description, word choice, and plot, and takes away the fear of long-form writing, so even the most reluctant of writers will be eager to join in!
From a cute fluffball with a nasty bite to a giant monster who just wants to make friends, the possibilities are endless. Your child will love creating their creature, and it gives them the opportunity to put their writing skills into practice in a purposeful and meaningful way.
Download the graphic organizer today and set your child on the path to being a fang-tastic, confident writer!
How To Enter
Email your child's entry along with their, name and full address to: [email protected]
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Mail your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:
Young Writers - Monster Mini Tales
77 Walnut Street
Unit 11
Peabody, MA, 01960
EXTENDED Closing Date: February 27, 2026
Rules
To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:
- Only one entry per child.
- Ask your child to write their story (or an adult can scribe/type it), ensuring their name, age and address are included. Entries can be submitted with first names only or initials if needed.
- Work can be on the entry form or a letter-size sheet of paper or typed.
- Story must be your child's own work.
- Please note on the entry if there is anything we need to take into consideration when reading the work.
- 100 word limit
- US entrants only.
- Free to enter.
- Ideal for 6-13 year-olds.
- Copyright remains with the author.
If you are unsure on any rules or have any queries, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
Prizes
Our 5 favorite published writers will each win a fantastic creative writing goody bag!
PLUS
Every entrant receives a bookmark, and we award a certificate of merit to students whose work we'd love to publish!
(Winners will be chosen from entries received Jan-Feb 2026. Independent entrants are eligible for student prizes. The goody bag image is an example, contents may differ.)