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This week's contest:

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Snowed Under

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Write about your favorite person in the world. Why do you like them?

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What qualities do you look for in a friend? Why?

Kids

One morning, you wake up and you can't believe that...

Kids

If I could, then I would...

Kids

Write about the person who you most admire in the world.

Kids

Write a letter to yourself from a year ago.

Kids

You have a magic wand. What do you do with it?

Kids

Think about a time that you were sad. What made you feel that way?

Kids

What is your dream job? Write a story based on that.

Kids

Finish this sentence: "Once upon a time, in a land far, far away..."

Kids

Write a story that starts with the word: "Why."

Kids

If you had $10, what would you buy with it?

Kids

Write about what you did last summer.

Kids

You find a map, saying "X marks the spot", and you decide to see where it leads. Write about your adventure.

Kids

Write a story about buried treasure.

Kids

Write a story about a long journey by sea.

Kids

The penguins have escape from the zoo, and it's your job to round them up. What's the plan?

Kids

What's your favorite food? Write about it using all 5 sense.

Kids

Write about someone finding a monster under their bed.

Kids – 32 stories

Write a story where a character has to take on heavy responsibilities (perhaps beyond their age).

Kids – 48 stories

Win $250 in our short story competition 🏆

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This week's theme: Snowed Under

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