Writing contest for this week



I've kind of fallen off the writing bandwagon in the last week, partly due to craziness in my life, and partly because the only submissions for the contest I've received have been from my children, and while I'm sure you love reading their writing, I sure would appreciate some variety! So......I would like to propose another contest of....

First Person Fiction

To clarify, this work of fiction does not have to be something crazy! It can be a true story that happened, like realistic fiction, told from the first person point of view. I've had students who love to begin writing about real things that have happened, and then they add a twist or a different ending, or additional details.

Try to get the stories in to me by Wednesday, Thursday at the latest. I will post a story on Friday, even if it means you read another story by one of my children!!

Email me with your entries at shannonelawson26@gmail.com. Don't forget to say the age or grade of your child.

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  1. UnknownSeptember 26, 2017 at 1:23 AM

    We might miss this week but will be back at it next week! I'll have Ben submit one too!

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