Young Writers is a national organization founded in the East of England in 1991, dedicated to nurturing creativity and writing confidence in students through engaging school-based writing contests. By partnering with educators across the US, Young Writers provides exciting themes, high-quality teaching resources, and rewarding prizes that inspire students to express themselves through words. Each contest transforms imagination into achievement, empowering young authors to see their work published in real books they can proudly call their own.
Young Writers USA
The Young Writers USA Contest is a writing competition for young writers in the United States. It is organized by Young Writers USA, a program that aims to promote and encourage writing among young people.
Interested in the competition?
Competition Overview
Any students from elementary to high school
Eligibility
Free
Entry fee
November 7, 2025
Submission deadline
Competition Details
1. Introduction
2. Young Writers’ Competitions
Spook Squad
Spook Squad is an exciting national creative writing contest designed for students ages 6–13, inspiring them to craft their own spooky mini sagas of up to 100 words.
Submission deadline: November 7, 2025
Stranger Sagas
Stranger Sagas is a thrilling creative writing contest for students ages 10–18, where mystery and imagination come together in stories of up to 100 words. Designed to spark creativity and confidence, the contest helps young writers develop real storytelling skills with the chance to be published and win exciting prizes.
Submission deadline: November 7, 2025
Fright Club
Fright Club is an exciting creative writing contest for students ages 10–18, inspiring them to craft spooky 100-word mini sagas filled with tension, atmosphere, and imagination.
Submission deadline: November 7, 2025
3. Prizes
Spook Squad: creative writing goody bag for 3 published writers
Stranger Sagas: $50 Amazon gift card for the top 5 writers
Fright Club: $50 Amazon gift card for the top 3 writers
