The National Creative Writing Competition is your chance to be seen,
celebrated, and published.
The National Creative Writing Competition is a platform for young
writers to express themselves boldly, creatively, and
powerfully. Open to children and teens, this annual competition
encourages original writing in poetry, short fiction, and personal
essays. Participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes, gain
national recognition, and be featured as emerging literary voices
This competition is open to all young, aspiring writers who have a story to tell.
Whether you’re a beginner or already love to write, if you’re passionate about expressing
yourself through words, this is your chance to be heard. If you fall within the eligible
age range and have registered on our platform—you’re in!
Primary 3 & 4, primary 5 & 6, junior secondary school,
and diaspora 7-12 years.
Open to all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or
already writing stories for fun.
Must be a registered user of our platform.
Join hundreds of young writers across the continent
making their voices heard. Whether it’s your
first story or your fiftieth, this is your time to
shine.
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