Imagine. Create. Enchant.
Sometimes, the world around us moves too fast, and we barely notice the small moments that make life special. “When The World Slows Down” invites young writers to pause, observe, and capture the magic in moments of stillness, quiet, and reflection.
Themes:
Ages 5-8
My Cozy Day at Home
Describe a quiet, comforting day indoors, where little things feel big and magical.
100-300 Words
Ages 9-11
The Snowstorm That Changed My Day
Write about a sudden winter event that made everything slow down and gave you a new perspective.
300-500 Words
Ages 12-14
A Pause I Didn’t Know I Needed
Reflect on a moment when stepping back helped you notice or appreciate something important.
500-800 Words
Ages 15-18
Stillness in a Noisy World
Explore how finding calm in a busy life can teach, inspire, or transform you.
800-1,500 Words
Entries must be original and written by the participant. Any use of AI/Reference will disqualify them from participation in any competition.
Awards to Win!
Compete, create, and celebrate the art of storytelling! Win Awards Too!
A premier platform for kids to showcase their writing talent through exciting competitions, and win Awards.
Little Wordsmiths
5-8 Years old
Nurturing the seeds of storytelling in the bright and curious minds of young dreamers.
- Story Sprout
- Tiny Tale Award
- Imagination Starter Award
Bold Wordsmiths
9-11 Years old
Celebrating the budding creativity of young writers just beginning their storytelling journey.
- Rising Pen Award
- Creative Words Award
- Boundless Scribbler
Aspiring Authors
12-14 Years old
Recognizing the vision and creativity of tomorrow’s literary leaders.
- Narrative Voyager
- Junior Trailblazer
- Dream Sketcher
Masterful Wordcrafters
15-18 Years old
Celebrating the creativity and mastery of the future voices of literature.
- Junior Alchemist
- Literary Prodigy
- Junior Laureate
Submission Guidelines
We’re excited to read your stories, poems, and articles! Before you submit, please make sure your work follows these simple guidelines:
✅ Age Group: Open to writers aged 5 to 18. Make sure you’re submitting in the correct age category.
✅ Original Work Only: Submissions must be your own original writing. Plagiarized content will not be accepted.
✅ Language: Please use English only.
✅ File Format: Submit as a Word document (.doc/.docx) or PDF.
✅ Word Count: Follow the above mentioned wordcount limit as per the age group.
✅ Editing: Make sure your work is spell-checked and grammatically correct.
✅ One Submission per Contest: Only one entry per participant is allowed for each contest round.
For better understanding read this post of How to submit your story?