Story Writing Contest

*closed for submissions - last day to enter was: July 1st, 2025

Winners will be announced in September

Eligibility of Authors

  • Open to writers between ages 6-12, from any country on Earth (sorry moon-people)

  • Entries must be made by the parent or guardian of the author.

Rules and Conditions

  • Maximum word count: 2500 words.

  • The text must be typed and submitted in a .doc or .docx file format.

  • The word doc should be formatted in 12 pt type in Arial font in black.

  • Do not submit any images.

  • Submissions created using artificial intelligence tools are not acceptable and will be disqualified.

  • Stories must be original and written entirely by the author.

  • Only single-author stories qualify (no co-authored stories).

  • Limit of one story submission per author.

  • Stories will be accepted in English only.

  • Submissions will only be accepted using the form below (Do not email your submission).

Judging Criteria

Applicants may be placed into age appropriate groupings. Submissions will be scored in three areas:

  1. Creativity and originality of plot and/or themes

  2. Story structure, characters, and setting

  3. Style and tone – the quality of writing

Prize

The Submission(s) receiving the highest score will be awarded the following:

  • $100 prize

  • 1 free year of LOL Storytime Premium

  • LOL Storytime t-shirt