National Writing Challenge

The National Writing Challenge is a national contest for children to submit stories, poems, artwork and illustrations for selection and professional publication. Selected works are edited, published in a book with an official ISBN and may be shared with readers worldwide. Participants may earn royalties and other rewards and gain recognition as published authors. The initiative emphasises inclusion and welcomes neurodivergent children and those with special educational needs.

Professional editing; publication in a book with an official ISBN; potential royalties; rewards and recognition as published authors.

Children across the country; the initiative particularly welcomes neurodivergent children, students with special educational needs, emerging writers and artists.

Submit a story/poem/adventure/personal reflection or artwork, a creative cover page, optional illustrations and a short author biography.