One
way I lured my girls into writing was to show them contests they could
enter. Contests moved the writing process outside our home, giving the
girls an audience beyond me, setting their focus beyond the work to the
hope of a trophy, a blue ribbon...or money! At age six, my oldest
daughter won her first prize. She wrote a piece for the zoo about a bird
migrating south. Her reward? Joining the zookeeper to feed the
animals. Her lesson? Writing produces results!
I did a quick web search and found some contests. Check them out, but also be on the lookout for them in kids' magazines, newsletters, local newspapers, and libraries.
Grades K-8
Totem Head's Story Contest
Ages Under 8-18
Ages Under 8-18
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Grades 7-12
Grades 7-12
Dare to Dream...Change the World
Grades 3-8
Grades 3-8
Creative Communication
Grades 3-12
Grades 3-12
Are you aware of any writing contests? Share them in the comments.
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