Creative Chaos Writing Competition

A high-energy, multi-round writing competition for students, teachers, and community writers. Register your writers, track scoring, and get all the event details in one place.

Ages 11+ • School groups, homeschool, 4-H, open class, and more.

About the Competition

What is Creative Chaos?

Creative Chaos is a fast-paced, three-round writing competition where writers respond to timed prompts in genres such as argumentative, poetry, and narrative. Writers receive feedback, grow their skills, and celebrate their voices.

The event welcomes school teams, independent writers, homeschool groups, youth organizations, and community writers in a friendly, supportive environment.

Who Can Participate?

  • Students (ages 11 and up)
  • Homeschool & community groups
  • 4-H and youth organizations
  • Open class writers (adult & young adult)

Use the registration portal to sign up writers, manage rosters, and handle payments when applicable.

How It Works

1. Register

Coaches, guardians, or writers themselves register through registrations.creativechaoswrite.com. You’ll receive confirmation and event updates via email.

2. Write in Rounds

Writers respond to timed prompts in multiple genres. Each round focuses on a different style of writing, encouraging both craft and stamina.

3. Scoring & Feedback

Judges score pieces right after the round ends. Writers receive scores and feedback, and top writers are recognized during awards.

Important Dates

Registration Window

Example:

Now – March 1, 2026

Coaches and individual writers should complete all registrations and payments by this deadline.

Competition Day

Example:

April 18, 2026

Multi-round writing, scoring, keynote speaker, and awards. Doors open and check-in may begin earlier; see registration details for specifics.

Promo & Resources

Use this space for flyers, social media graphics, coach packets, and more.

For Schools & Coaches

  • Shareable flyer (PDF or image) for school newsletters
  • Coach guide with round structure and scoring overview
  • Permission slip template for student writers

You can link directly to files stored elsewhere, or add new pages later for downloads if you prefer.

For Authors & Community Partners

  • Author showcase information
  • Vendor or sponsor materials
  • Social media graphics and hashtags

Embed images, links, or even short highlight videos here as you promote your event.