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Duration: 12 Weeks

Writing Competition

Ever wondered why you should join a writing contest? It’s WAY more than just a competition—this is your chance to shine and let your unique voice be heard. Let’s jump into the world of writing competitions and watch the hard work pay off!

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1:1 Private

Format

Ages 8-14

Recommended

45-Minute

Live Sessions

Up to 16

Graded Assignments

Sample Writing Contests

We’ll help your child find the perfect at least one to focus on during the term depending on eligibility and season. Here are some sample contests we’ve worked on in the past! 

Open to grades 7-12. Recognizes creative excellence in art and writing with scholarships and awards.

For ages 14-18. Essay contest on philosophical or current topics with cash prizes for winners.

For high school students. Highlights work in legal and policy issues with certificates and recognition.

Open to students 13+. Submit an open letter on a pressing issue for a chance to be published.

Ages 15-18. Awards in writing, music, and arts with mentorship and scholarship opportunities.

Open to grades 10-12. Recognizes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction with cash awards.

For grades 9-12. Honors essays on political courage and leadership with cash prizes.

Ages 13-18. Short fiction contest with a 1,000-word limit and publication opportunities.

Open to high schoolers. Focuses on diplomacy topics with scholarships and recognition.

Skills You’ll Learn

This course focuses on building essential writing skills that empower students to excel in any competition and beyond.

  • Authentic Writer’s Voice
  • Written Composition & Logical Structure
  • Research & Credibility
  • Compelling An Audience
  • Writing Mechanics & Grammar

Our Award-Winning Writers!

Meet some of our talented students whose hard work and creativity have earned recognition in prestigious writing contests!

Benjamin

The Writing Competition Course inspired me to compete in writing. I am the proud winner of the Scholastic Arts and Writing Competition and a finalist in the John Locke Contest. This was especially a big deal because I was also invited to London!

Amy

The Writing Competition Course inspired me to compete in writing. I am the proud winner of the Scholastic Arts and Writing Competition and a finalist in the John Locke Contest. This was especially a big deal because I was also invited to London!

Nina

I’m the Grand Prize Winner of the Wilbur and Nino Smith Foundation writing competition. I’d first like to thank my mother who inspired my love for writing. I’m also thankful for her signing up for a program called Letterly. I started taking classes there in the 3rd grade, and ever since my writing has improved tremendously.

Olivia

Through the writing competition course, I was able to write and edit my essay and became a finalist for the John Locke writing competition. I wrote about whether there is life after death. Honestly, I didn’t think that I would make it, but I improved so much.

Testimonials

Hear What Our Students Have to Say!

"Having just finished up my freshman year, I am delighted to announce that English II was a breeze thanks to you. After taking all the different levels of Letterly, I gained the confidence to take the exam to skip a grade in English the very same year I took your classes."

“In school, I just read a passage and answer multiple choices ... at Letterly, we do more reading, annotating, and writing. We learn how to make it stronger using conjunctions, clauses, and more. We then learn how to use these methods in our writing”

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