CONTEST DETAILS/RULES
WHO: There are TWO writing contests! One is for students 10 years old or younger. The other is for students between the ages of 11 and 14. This contest is open to children in any country.
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WHAT: Write a fun Halloween story! This year’s theme is Terrifying Tech. All stories should feature an aspect of technology — any aspect at all. Hardware and software are both OK. Out-of-the-box ideas are encouraged, so boot up your brain and get creative!
All submissions must be original work by the student. The use of AI is not allowed, and all finalists will be screened for AI-generated content. (Leave the AI to the tech terrors in your tale!)
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Stories must not be more than 300 words.
There is no charge to enter, so students can submit as many stories as they’d like! Students may submit alone or as part of a group. Students may also choose to send in a poem.
WHEN: All entries must be submitted by noon (E.T.) on Friday, October 17.
WHY: Two grand-prize winners will be published in News-O-Matic articles. There will be one winner for each age range: 10 and younger and 11 to 14. Each winner will also get a $100 gift card!
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HOW: Submit entries using the form below. Each entry should include the student's name and age, a guardian's or teacher's email address, and a story title.
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