Writing Competition

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Encouraging young writers to share their voice through creativity, reflection, and expression. 

 Quill & Chill is launching a writing competition open to elementary, middle, and high school students.

 We invite students to share their voices through writing. This competition provides a platform for creative expression, emotional reflection, and storytelling, encouraging young writers to explore identity, challenges, and growth.

• Essay
• Poetry
• Creative Writing 

1.  Elementary School:
   • Essay: minimum 150 words
   • Poetry: minimum 50 words
   • Creative Writing: minimum 200 words
2. Middle School:
   • Essay: minimum 450 words
   • Poetry: minimum 50 words
   • Creative Writing: minimum 600 words
3. High School:
   • Essay: minimum 450 words
   • Poetry: minimum 50 words
   • Creative Writing: minimum 600 words

1.  Elementary School Division:
   • 1st Place: $100
   • 2nd Place: $50
   • 3rd Place: $25
   • Honorable Mentions (3): $15 each 
2. Middle School Division:
   • 1st Place: $150
   • 2nd Place: $100
   • 3rd Place: $50
   • Honorable Mentions (3): $20 each 
3. High School Division:
   • 1st Place: $200
   • 2nd Place: $100
   • 3rd Place: $50
   • Honorable Mentions (3): $20 each

Submission Deadline: July 15
Winners Notified: August 1 (via email)
Award Ceremony: To be announced 

Submissions should reflect the student’s own original voice and ideas. The use of AI-generated writing tools is not permitted. 

Via Email: quillnchill.writing@gmail.com Or: quillnchill@163.com

(Participants under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian permission to submit the work.)

Via Google Forms:  https://forms.gle/iEQugZ4sVQ7twwZP7  

Selected works may be featured on the Quill & Chill platform and included in a digital anthology.

Every voice deserves to be heard. Share your story. Write with authenticity.