We are delighted to present our eleventh annual writing contest for all aspiring and accomplished writers, ages eight to eighteen. Whether or not they have experience with IEW's Structure and Style® writing method, your students are invited to participate.
For both the students and their parents/teachers, we have great prizes for the top three in each category!
- First Prize: $400 (for student) + $400 IEW gift certificate (for parent or teacher)
- Second Prize: $200 (for student) + $200 IEW gift certificate (for parent or teacher)
- Third Prize: $100 (for student) + $100 IEW gift certificate (for parent or teacher)
*Due to international regulations about contests, international participants who win will receive IEW gift certificates for the student in lieu of cash prizes.
Here is how to participate.
1. Choose the correct category. Enter level according to the student's age as of March 1, 2026.
- Level A (ages 8–10)
- Level B (ages 11–13)
- Level C (ages 14–18)
2. There are three different prompts, one for each level. Write your composition or essay following the guidelines in the checklist below for your entry to be considered.
Checklist
Format with Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced.
Do not include your name on your paper.
Center the title.
Prompts
The official prompts will be announced Monday, March 2, 2026.
3. Submit your entry.
The submission portal will open March 2, 2026.
If you have any questions, email info@IEW.com and we will be happy to assist you.
The deadline for submission is April 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.
