Creative Writing Competition Training for Grades 9–12 — Irvine, CA
Craft award-winning essays, stories, and poetry for Scholastic, New York Times, and John Locke competitions — with expert coaching from draft to submission.
Duration
12 Weeks
12 Weeks
Lesson Length
2 Hours
2 Hours
Format
Small Group
Small Group
12 Weeks
2 Hours
Small Group
Student Results
- Enhanced creative and analytical writing skills
- Confidence in crafting high-quality competition submissions
- Improved critical thinking, storytelling, and persuasive techniques
- Preparation for multiple prestigious competitions
What's included
Training on idea development, story structure, and narrative voice
Guidance for different competition genres (fiction, non-fiction, essays, poetry)
Practice writing under competition-style prompts and deadlines
Personalized feedback to refine style, clarity, and originality
Strategies for submission, including revision, editing, and presentation
About Our Creative Writing Competition Program
Our Creative Writing Competition Training program is designed for ambitious students in Grades 9–12 who want to develop polished, competitive submissions for prestigious national and international writing contests. Across 12 weeks of small-group instruction, students learn how to generate original ideas, structure compelling narratives, and refine their writing to meet the standards that top competition judges look for.
Each two-hour lesson combines guided instruction with timed writing practice, peer review, and personalized feedback. Students prepare submissions for competitions including the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the New York Times Student Writing Contest, and the John Locke Institute Essay Competition — leaving with stronger writing, sharper critical thinking, and a portfolio designed to stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students in Grades 9–12 who wish to participate in national or international creative writing competitions.
Yes. Lessons address a variety of formats including short stories, essays, poetry, and opinion pieces, tailored to competitions like Scholastic, New York Times, and John Locke.
Absolutely. Each student gets individual guidance on structure, style, grammar, originality, and idea development.
Yes. Students learn how to interpret prompts, manage deadlines, revise effectively, and submit polished work.
- Stronger creative writing skills
- Prepared and competitive submissions for top contests
- Improved ability to organize ideas, write persuasively, and develop unique voices
"The program was extremely well-structured, and the instructors provided targeted strategies for each section of the test. My child's score improved from 1350 to 1520 — and beyond the numbers, we saw a significant boost in confidence and discipline."
- Mrs. Chen, Parent of Grade 11 Student