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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.

Copyright remains with the author.

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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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Integer competition.

We loved reading all of the entries we received.

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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]

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 - 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.

Copyright remains with the author. 

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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