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I’ve Got Something to Say!
COMPLAINT COMPETITION
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Reflecting on how we feel about something, positively or negatively, can be a starting point for making change happen. Your challenge is to take a stance on a topic and write a letter of complaint.

 

It can be an imaginary or real problem and from the point of view of anything or

anyone.

 

You have up to 300 words to be clear about the problem and a solution in your complaint.

 

The entry form and terms and conditions are below.

You can find tips for writing your complaint on our blog ( soon) 

 

The age categories are Year 4-6, Year 7-9 and Year 10-13.

Two winners in each age group will receive a $30 Scorpio Books Voucher.

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DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

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Many thanks to Telling Tales: Scorpio Children’s Books for their generosity in assisting with prizes for this competition.

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Write On Competition Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions

 

Please read the competition guidelines, terms and conditions below.

 

  • All submissions must be via our online form using the ENTER NOW button above. (It will be there as soon as we have the form ready) 

  • Please take a moment to check your writing - is it your very best work?

  • The I've Got Something to Say competition is limited to 300 words, not including the title

  • Ask a teacher or parent to read it over and give you some feedback.

  • Please format your work in size 12, Times New Roman, black.

  • No pictures or illustrations, please - let your words create the pictures.

  • Please ensure your entry's title is at the top of your page.

  • All entries will be judged blind, so please do not include your name or school anywhere on your entry.

  • Work can be entered as .doc or .pdf files only.

  • Please make sure you pay your entry fee. This goes towards paying the judges. We are a charitable organisation. Please pay your entry fee ($6.00 per individual entry, or $30.00 for every six entries from a school to our Bank Account: The School for Young Writers  03 1704 0036137 000 Code: Your young writer's name (individuals) or your school’s name (groups) Reference: COMPETITION. Schools with multiple entries may request an invoice. 

  • No simultaneous submissions - please don’t send your writing to another publication or competition until after November 10, 2026

  • If you are selected as a winner, we may make small edits before publication. 


Closing date: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

 

Winning entries will be published in Write On Issue 67, December 2026. Winners will be contacted in early November.

 

No correspondence will be entered into. The judges’ decision is final.

 

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