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Integer | Creative Writing Contest | Middle & High
Get your students writing today as you inspire them to write using numbers as their muse.
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!
Closing Date: Friday Jun 6, 2025
We've worked with over 20,000 schools. Here's what some of them have to say...
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This is my sixth year using YW to publish my students' writing and they are so easy to work with! My students are always excited to use the provided theme and challenge themselves to be chosen!
Thank you so much for another opportunity! The class really enjoyed this.
Justina Denapoli, Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy, NYSee more...
The students enjoyed the freedom of this project (Peculiar Pets). It got them excited to write.
Amanda Peterson, Christ The King School, NYSee more...
Peculiar Pets was a great activity!
Anne Piccoli, Immaculate Heart Of Mary School, NYSee more...
Thank you for the intriguing prompts and engaging activities! I look forward to these contests each year.
Mike Carter, Millis Middle/High School, MASee more...
My students absolutely loved the challenge of writing mini sagas!
Darla Bubar, Edward Town Middle School, NYSee more...
The story starters are so fun!
Nichole Charbonneau, Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, MASee more...
My students look forward to this contest every year, and so do I!
Rachel Barnes, Monomay Regional High School, MASee more...
This was such a fun way to have my students engaged with their writing!
Christina Guertin, Midland Street School, NYSee more...
This is my sixth year using YW to publish my students' writing and they are so easy to work with! My students are always excited to use the provided theme and challenge themselves to be chosen!
To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:
Closing Date: Friday Jun 6, 2025
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.
Copyright remains with the author.
Free to enter.
If you are unsure on any rules or have any queries, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
For Schools
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!
For Pupils
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).
Enter Online
Email
Email your entries to [email protected]
and please ensure your students' names and ages are on their work, and that you include your name, school name and school address in your email. Thank you!
Please ensure your name, email and school name and address are included with your entries if you send entries digitally via a non-Young Writers service.
Send by Post
Send your entries, along with your school entry form, to:
Young Writers Middle & High 77 Walnut Street Unit 11 Peabody MA 01960
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