Ridiculous Writers
Creative Writing Competition
Ideal for 7-12
Ridiculous Writers takes away the fear of getting writing right and instead allows your child to let their creativity and imagination shine.
They'll LOVE creating a silly character using the activity cards (or they can come up with their own) and then writing a story about it in up to 100 words.
We're not looking for perfection - perfection is boring. We want FUN. We want to see your child's unique ideas, their awesome creativity and a small glimpse into the wonder that is their imagination.
Their story could be published in a real book, giving them a real boost of confidence and motivation to continue to write and be creative.
There are also prizes to be won for our favourite stories.
➡️Download the entry form now and bring the joy of writing into your home and watch your child's writing confidence soar.
How To Enter
Email your child's entry along with their, name and full address to: [email protected]
OR
Upload their entry at www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/enter or use the link below.
OR
Post your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:
Young Writers - Ridiculous Writers
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF
Closing Date: 24th July 2026
Rules
To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:
- Only one entry per person.
- Mini sagas have a 100-word limit.
- Your child's entry must include their name, age and full home address.
- Your child's entry must be their own original work.
- Your child's entry can be submitted on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed (on a computer or the Word Doc Entry Form)
- UK entrants only.
- Free to enter.
- Copyright remains with the author
If you are unsure on any rules or have any queries, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
Prizes
Our 10 favourite published writers will each win a goody bag that includes a game, a teddy, a book and a ridiculous trophy!
PLUS
Every entrant receives a bookmark and sticker, and we award a certificate of merit for all young writers we'd love to publish.
(Winners will be chosen from entries received in the Summer Term 2026 that have permission to be published and awarded the following term. Independent entrants are eligible to win. Image for illustration purposes only, contents and style may vary.)