Gem Writing Contest

Gem Contest

Our first ever Gem Writing Contest is now open for submissions.

Age Groups

  • Grade 6-8
  • Grade 9-12

 

 

Categories:

  • Story (fiction or non-fiction) Scoring rubric.
  • Essay (in response to Jeremiah 15:16) Scoring rubric.
  • Poetry (any style) Scoring rubric.

Prizes and certificates will be awarded for each age group within all categories.

  • First Prize: $30
  • Second Prize: $20
  • Third Prize: $10

Entry Fee: $10

The entry fee entitles the contestant to a one-year InScribe Gem membership (with parental consent on entry form) which includes:

  • eligibility to enter contests like this one as well as the annual fall contest
  • quarterly PDF copy of  FellowScript magazine
  • opportunity to be published (paid in FellowScript magazine, unpaid on our online writers’ blog)
  • mentoring and encouragement from other Canadian Christian writers
  • reduced entry fees for the annual Fall Conference

Before sending your entry, please check the submission guidelines, style guide, and copyright information here.

AI Policy

InScribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship exists to support and encourage Christian writers in the advancement of their writing.  We value integrity, creativity, and the craft of writing.  We accept the use and value of AI tools that help with grammar, spelling, and editing.  However, ICWF does not accept work created (in whole or in part) using Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated text.  All submissions to InScribe publications and contests must be original.

Closing Date: May 30th at midnight PDT.