The Young Writers' Annual Showcase 2023

All Ages

Your child is invited to take part in this year's Young Writers’ Annual Showcase!

❤️ Your child could be published in a real book alongside other budding writers from across the United States

🏆 We're awarding the best writers $100 and a trophy across 2 ages categories

📓 Your child needs to choose the piece of work they are most proud of writing this school year... simply photocopy or photo their entry, add their name, age and full home address to it and it's ready to submit!

OR

✍️ They can write something new!

💻💭 Download the handy guide below for ideas and inspiration (and make sure you follow us on our socials for lots more tips!)

The Young Writers' Annual Showcase 2023 has a 1,000-word limit, so let your child's talent shine! You can view last year's winners here.

"This is a great program that gives amazing opportunities to young writers who wish to become authors one day. It’s easy to enter and feels fantastic and rewarding to be published."
Natashja MacCormick (17) - 2022 Annual Showcase winner

Prizes

A winner in each age category will be chosen once the showcase is published:

- 4-11 year-olds

- 12-18 year-olds

Each winner will receive $100 and a trophy.

You can view last year's winners here.

The Young Writers' Annual Showcase 2023 Prize

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Rules

To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:

  • Only one entry per person.

  • Your child chooses their best piece of work they have written this school year OR writes new piece.

  • 1,000 word limit.

  • Your child's name, age and full home address must be included on each page of their entry.

  • The entry can be a photocopy, typed, handwritten or scribed by an adult.

  • All genres and styles of writing are welcome to be submitted.

  • Work entered into the showcase will be considered for publication in The Young Writers' Annual Showcase 2023.

  • The entry must be the entrant's own original work.

  • USA entrants only.

  • Entrants must be aged 4-18 years.

If you are unsure on any rules or have any queries, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.

For Entrants

A winner in each age category will be chosen once the showcase is published:

- 4-11 year-olds

- 12-18 year-olds

Each winner will receive $100 and a trophy.

You can view last year's winners here.

The Young Writers' Annual Showcase 2023 Prize

Online

Send your entries by uploading them:

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Alternatively, you can email your entries to [email protected].

By Mail

Send your entries, along with your school entry form, to:

Young Writers The Young Writers' Annual Showcase 2023
77 Walnut Street
Unit 11
Peabody MA 01960

Get In Touch

Mail
Young Writers
77 Walnut Street
Unit 11
Peabody MA 01960

Email
[email protected]

Tel
323-244-4784

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