2019 Writing Contests

Rules:

Writing Prompt:

Why I’m Glad to be a Homeschool Student

Required Format:

Times New Roman typeface
12 pt. font size
Double-spaced text

Age Categories:

Category 1: up to age eight
For this category, the recommended essay length is one to two pages (approximately 250 to 500 words).
Category 2: ages nine to twelve
For this category, the recommended essay length is three to four pages (approximately 750 to 960 words).
Category 3: ages thirteen to eighteen
For this category, the recommended essay length is five to seven pages (approximately 1,200 to 1,700 words).

Submissions (in any category) of more than twelve pages (approximately 2,900 words) cannot be accepted.

Submissions:

Please send your submission as an email attachment to uheawritingsubmissions@gmail.com.  Submissions will be accepted May 1st—June 30th, 2019.  

Grading Criteria:

A grading rubric will be used in judging. Feel free to take a look at our rubric to review our judging guidelines, so you will know what to expect from the judging.