Creative Chaos Writing Competition

Creative Chaos Writing Competition

Three one-hour rounds — Argumentative, Poetry, Narrative

May 1, 2027 9:00 AM Teays Valley West Middle School
Register a Team Open Class Author Showcase

Ways to participate

There’s a place for every writer.

Choose the path that fits you, your students, or your organization.

01

School Team Division

Bring a team of student writers and experience Creative Chaos together.

Register a Team
02

Open Class

For individual, homeschool, community, and independent writers ready to join in.

Register Open Class
03

Author Showcase

Published authors can meet writers, share their work, and take part in the showcase.

Apply to Showcase

About the competition

Find your voice in the chaos.

Participants complete three focused genre rounds:

  • Argumentative — claims, and reasoning
  • Poetry — voice, imagery, and structure
  • Narrative — vivid storytelling from a prompt

Judges provide rubric-based scoring and constructive feedback. Awards are presented for round winners and overall excellence.

Who can participate?

Open to writers ages 11 and up, including:

  • Students (Grades 6–12)
  • Homeschool writers & co-ops
  • 4-H & community groups
  • Independent youth & adult writers

Event day

Teays Valley West Middle School

May 1, 2027 · 9:00 AM

200 Grove Run Rd
Commercial Point, OH 43116

Please enter using the main entrance (Big parking lot with TVWMS above the door).

Who: Writers ages 11 and up

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