2024 Syllabus - Youth Contest
The entry fees to the Creative Works Youth Writing Contest are subsidized by a generous grant from the Town of New Tecumseth.
Please make sure to read all of the submission requirements and rules
Youth - Script for Stage and Screen
Short script written for stage or screen. One scene, max 2000 words
Script should include brief character summary and necessary stage instructions. Must not have been previously performed.
| Class:Y3S - Youth Script (age 14-17 years) | Fee:Registration Closed |
Youth - Short Stories
Single Author Short Stories
| Class:JS - Junior Short Story (Ages 8 - 10) Max 500 words | Fee:Registration Closed | |
| Class:IS - Intermediate Short Story (Ages 11 - 13) Max 750 words | Fee:Registration Closed | |
| Class:YS - Youth Short Story (Ages 14 - 18) Max 1500 words | Fee:Registration Closed |
Youth - Challenge Class
Entries must include a theme or phrase chosen by the Creative Works committee.
Write a story on one of the following themes:
"The Disappearing Town" - Your hometown starts disappearing, one building at a time.
OR
"The Secret Talent" - You discover you have a secret talent that surprises everyone, including yourself. How do you use it?
| Class:ISC - Intermediate Short Story Challenge (Ages 11 - 13) Max 750 words | Fee:Registration Closed | |
| Class:YSC - Youth Short Story Challenge (Ages 14 -18) Max 1500 words | Fee:Registration Closed |
Youth - Poetry
Poetry
| Class:IP - Intermediate Poetry (Age 11 - 13) Max 30 lines | Fee:Registration Closed | |
| Class:YP - Youth Poetry (Ages 14 - 18) Max 60 lines | Fee:Registration Closed |