![]() ![]() iWRITE promotes positive values and lessons within its stories therefore, students are encouraged to use good judgment when writing and developing stories. Stories may not contain offensive material or language.Each contestant’s work will be judged on grade-level appropriate content, grammar, and spelling.Each contestant’s work will be judged based on how well the writer incorporated the sports theme into their work.Entries must include the name and story title at the top of the first page.Entries must be typed using only Times New Roman Font, 12-point size in black.The required word count for stories written by students in 4 th – 12 th grades is 1,000 to 2,500 words.The required word count for stories written by students in 3 rd grade is 700 to 2,500 words.Your goal as a writer is to allow your reader to relate and feel like they are a part of the story. Consider interviewing an athlete or if you are an athlete, utilizing your unique knowledge. Consider Olympic-related events, athletes who are positive role models, problems that arise in sports, traditional sports, and seasonal sports, from surfing to quidditch to the Special Olympics, there is so much to consider, even if you don’t have experience playing a sport. There are numerous sports to consider, even when writing poetry. Sports writing has also been seen as a form of journalism where the event or athlete is the subject. When preparing your entry, be sure to consider all of the different ways to incorporate sports into your writing. Editor’s Choice Recipients will have the chance to read their work at iWRITE’s Annual Book Signing Celebration and receive additional media opportunities and prizes. One hundred and twenty-five winners will be chosen and will receive one complimentary copy of the Anthology. Our winners will be announced on our website and published in the I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids 14th Volume Anthology. The finalists will be named in September 2023. Fiction and Non-fiction short stories or articles, poetry, and art submissions are accepted from August 2022 through April 30, 2023. This year’s theme is Sports Writing and Sports Artwork. This first taste of success can last a lifetime! The iWRITE Non-Profit Organization offers students the opportunity to submit their writing and artwork to our annual publishing contest. Each year, young writers in the 3rd-12th grade all across the globe have the chance to be published authors. Publishing is a powerful incentive for learning and is a unique way to validate that a child’s voice should be heard. ![]()
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