3 Reasons to Participate
Writing for a
Good Cause
We are on a mission to empower compassion through writing. Your entry fees will go towards our efforts in supporting animal rescues and promoting sustainability.
Let Your Imagination
Run Free
Unleash your creativity through writing!
We want to be an outlet to encourage yourself or your child's creativity through words. Choose a prompt, let your imagination flow, and write!
Attractive Prizes &
Website Feature
We want to reward the most creative and impactful stories. The first and second place winners win prizes worth up to $100! Your winning story will be displayed on our website's blog.
How It Works
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 8 to 18. Additionally, to confirm your participation, an entry fee must be made.
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You can pay the fee through PayPal or Zelle by scanning the QR codes below:
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Read our OFFICIAL RULES to know more!
From Jul 14th to Aug 4th, enjoy our Early Bird entry fee of $15.
From Aug 5th to Aug 26th, the Regular entry fee is $20.
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What To Write About
Not sure what to write about? No worries, we got you covered!
For each corresponding age group, you will receive 2 prompts to pick 1 from and a respective word limit.
COMPASSIONATE CHAMPIONS
(Ages 8 to 12)
1) Write a story about or including an animal (e.g., cows, pigs, cats, horses, dogs, fishes).
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2) The Magical Forest - Write a story about a magical forest and your journey through it that made you appreciate nature and animals.
SUSTAINABLE SAVIORS
(Ages 12 to 14)
1) Write a story about or including an exotic animal (e.g., flying squirrels, toucans, coati).
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2) The Healing Forest - Write a story about a community that discovers how beneficial their local forest is and decides to save it from destruction.
ECOLOGICAL EXEMPLARS
(Ages 15 to 18)
1) Write a story about or including an extinct or endangered animal (e.g., Dodo bird, Tasmanian tiger, black-footed ferret).
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2) The Guardian’s Legacy - Tell the story of someone who becomes a protector of nature and animals, inspiring compassion in humanity.
PROMPTS FOR EACH AGE GROUP
Simply…
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Pick 1 prompt
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Write your fiction story (within the word limit)
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Submit a PDF version of your story to the submission link (sent in your confirmation email)
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Mark Your Calendars for the Deadlines:
Early Bird Submission
ends on August 11th, 2023
Regular Submission
ends on August 31st, 2023
What Happens Once You’re Finished
Remember to submit your stories before August 31st, 2023!
The judging period will occur in September. Once the results are finalized, check your email
at the end of September to see if you have won!
There will be 3 winners per age group, so keep an eye on your inboxes and respond to confirm your prize!
Have any questions or need support? Email us at acwstorywritingcomp@gmail.com