The Creative
Writing Quest
Foster the Young Writer Within
Join India’s Top Under-18 Writing Contest
The Creative
Win Exciting Prizes!
At India Writing Project Junior (IWP JR), we believe every participant is a winner. By taking part in the competition, your child is already embracing their creativity and taking a significant step in their literary journey. However, we also love to reward outstanding performances. Here’s a glimpse at our exciting prize offerings:
Grade 2-5
Cash Prizes:
- 1st Prize: ₹20,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹10,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹5000
Publication in a National Daily
Winner E-Certificate
Grade 6-9
Cash Prizes:
- 1st Prize: ₹20,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹10,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹5000
Publication in a National Daily
Winner E-Certificate
Grade 10-12
Cash Prizes:
- 1st Prize: ₹20,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹10,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹5000
Publication in a National Daily
Winner E-Certificate
RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
on each valid submission, awarded by the selection committee of IWP.
PARTICIPANTS IN MEDIA
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Mid-Day – A Glimpse into the Heart of Imagination: Ruthie Paul’s “The Visitor” from India Writing Project
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ThePrint – Journey of a Young Wordsmith: Maahi Sonpatki’s Success in India Writing Project
Why Join IWP JR?
India Writing Project Junior (IWP JR) is more than just a writing competition. We aim to empower young minds, foster creativity, and nurture the love for literature among the youth of India. Here’s why you should consider IWP JR:
Tailored Age Group
Classifications
We understand that age plays a crucial role in literary capabilities. That’s why we’ve divided our contest into three groups –
- Grade 2-5
- Grade 6-9
- Grade 10-12
This segmentation ensures that your child competes with peers of similar abilities, thus making the competition fair and encouraging.
Guaranteed Verifiable E-Certificates
Every participant of the IWP JR contest is a winner in their own right, and we recognize that by providing a guaranteed e-certificate.
The certificates carry verifiable barcodes, making them easy to verify anytime, anywhere.
Chance to Get Published
Apart from the cash prizes and certificates, the grand winner from each age group also gets their work published in a national daily.
This exposure can be a significant boost for young, budding authors, instilling confidence and motivation in them.
Potential to Win
Cash Prizes
The IWP JR contest rewards creativity and talent.
We have an exciting range of cash prizes up for grabs for the top three winners in each age group.
Moreover, we have additional bonus prizes, ensuring a wide range of opportunities to win.
judging criteria
Given the differing developmental stages and writing abilities among the age groups, it’s important that the judging criteria reflect these nuances. Here are the criteria for each group:
- Creativity and Imagination:
- How unique and imaginative is the story or idea?
- Does it show original thinking for this age group?
- Story Structure:
- Does the piece have a clear beginning, middle, and end?
- Is it easy to follow what happens?
- Character Creation:
- Are the characters described in a simple but clear way?
- Can readers picture who the characters are?
- Word Choice:
- Does the writer use words fitting for their age group?
- Is there any attempt to use interesting or new words?
- Spelling and Sentences:
- Are most words spelled correctly for their grade level?
- Are sentences formed properly, even if simple?
- Creativity and Originality:
- How fresh and innovative are the ideas presented?
- Does the piece offer unexpected elements or perspectives?
- Story or Idea Development:
- Is there a coherent and engaging storyline or argument?
- Does the plot or discussion progress logically?
- Character Depth:
- Are the characters more complex and interesting?
- Do characters show growth or change throughout the piece?
- Descriptive Language:
- Are comparisons (like similes) or vivid descriptions used?
- How well do these add to the story or ideas?
- Vocabulary Use:
- Is there evidence of a growing vocabulary?
- Are words used accurately and effectively?
- Originality and Innovation:
- How thought-provoking or unique is the main idea?
- Does it challenge common ideas or writing styles?
- Advanced Structure:
- Is there a complex, well-crafted storyline or argument?
- How effectively is the piece organized from start to finish?
- In-Depth Exploration:
- Are characters or concepts thoroughly explored?
- Is there evidence of understanding complex ideas or human nature?
- Writing Techniques:
- How skillfully are advanced writing techniques used?
- Do these improve the overall impact of the piece?
- Critical Thinking:
- Is there depth of analysis and reflection in the writing?
- How well are arguments or viewpoints supported and developed?
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FAQs
At India Writing Project Junior (IWP JR), we believe in keeping the communication lines clear and open. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions to help you navigate your child’s journey with us.
IWP JR is open to all children in the grades 2-12. We have categorized participants into three age groups for fairness and to ensure that they compete with peers of similar ages and abilities.
Your child can submit any type of writing—be it stories, poems, essays, or something else entirely. They’re free to explore any theme or topic that sparks their imagination!
You can register your child through our online portal. Choose your preferred entry package: Single Entry, Double Entry, or Triple Entry, based on the number of submissions your child wishes to make.
Entries will be evaluated on various factors including clarity, consistency, subject relevance, style of narration, creativity, and more. Our aim is to provide a fair and unbiased judgment for all participants.
For each age category, we have exciting cash prizes for the top three winners:
- 1st Prize: INR 20,000
- 2nd Prize: INR 10,000
- 3rd Prize: INR 5,000
Yes, each entry should have a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 1500 words. This word limit allows participants to express their thoughts effectively while ensuring a fair evaluation process.
We highly value originality and creativity. If an entry is found to be plagiarized, it will be disqualified immediately. We encourage participants to submit their own work and showcase their unique writing skills.
Last day to submit: 5th January 2025
Results will be announced on : 5th February 2025
We are one of India’s leading platforms for online Poetry and Creative Writing competitions. We award you in cash prizes, certificates, and magazine publication.
Phone:
7669991724
Email Us:
jr@iwp.care
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