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The Aspiring Authors National Writing Challenge

Igniting Young Minds. Inspiring the Next Generation of Storytellers.

In a world increasingly shaped by technology, The Aspiring Authors National Writing Challenge offers children and youth across India a chance to slow down, imagine, and create. This national-level creative writing contest encourages every young mind to pick up the pen—not just to write, but to dream, to express, and to find their voice.



At The Aspiring Authors, we believe that every child should be more than just a consumer of stories—they should be the creators of tomorrow’s tales. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to spark a lifelong love for reading and writing by providing a joyful, inclusive platform for expression.


🏆 Competition Highlights

  • Participation: Completely free of charge

  • Who can enter: Open to students across all schools in India

  • Entries per school: Unlimited — every budding author deserves a chance!

  • Submission Deadline: December 25, 2025

  • Result Announcement: March 1, 2026


✨ Categories & Word Limits

LevelAge GroupThemeWord Limit
L17–10 yearsAnimal Tales / Story of Your Pet (Short Creative Stories)100–500 words
L211–13 yearsDare to Tell the Tales No One Else Believes (Fictional Horror or Success Stories)500–800 words
L314–17 yearsThe Dream Jar (Creative Writing – Open Genre)800–1000 words
L418 years & aboveOpen GenreUp to 4000 words

📚 Submission Process

Entries are to be collected and submitted by teachers, coaches, or librarians on behalf of participating students.
Each submission will be reviewed by our editorial panel, which looks for originality, creativity, and emotional depth.

Exceptional works will be shortlisted for publication in The Aspiring Authors Anthology, a beautifully curated collection celebrating the voices of young writers across the nation.


🥇 Recognition & Rewards

  • Winners announced on: March 1, 2026

  • All winners receive: Official E-Certificates of achievement

  • Featured Authors: Winners’ profiles will be showcased on our website

  • Anthology Publication: Selected stories will be published and made available through our online store


🌟 Why Join?

Because stories matter.
Because your words can inspire, heal, and transform.
Because creativity deserves to be celebrated.

Encourage your students, children, or peers to be part of this journey — to write bravely, dream boldly, and share their stories with the world.


DEADLINE 25TH DECEMBER 2025





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