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Inkblot Submissions: Grades 4–5

Creative Writing Contest for Maine Students in Grades 4–5

Entries are accepted October 1–October 15, 2026. You may submit in both the Fiction and Poetry categories, but you may only enter each category once. Cash prizes are awarded to winners and runners-up in each division.

Submission Requirements

  • Students may submit one short story up to 3,500 words, or up to three poems (of no more than 10 total pages).

  • Entries will be read blind, so please do not include your name on your uploaded submission. Ideally, submissions are typed, but a legibly handwritten scan is also acceptable. 

  • Entries are free. There is no fee for schools to participate. Teachers may submit work on behalf of students. 

  • Submissions may not have been previously published online or in print. Submissions may be printed in an Inkblot Writing Contest compilation.

Please share this opportunity with young writers in your community! More Contest Details & Guest Judges

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Student's Namerequired
First Name
Last Name
Parent/Guardian's Namerequired
First Name
Last Name
Addresses will only be used to issue certificates or prizes
What written form are you entering?required
How many poems are you submitting?requiredYou may submit up to 3 poems (of no more than 10 pages total).
You may submit up to 3 poems (of no more than 10 pages total).
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Please upload your poem(s) or story. Students may submit one short story up to 3,500 words, or up to three poems (of no more than 10 total pages). Students may submit in both the fiction and poetry categories, but may only enter each category once. 
 
Entries will be read blind, so please do not include your name on your document. Ideally, submissions are typed, but a legibly handwritten scan is also acceptable. 
 
PDF is the preferred file format to retain your desired formatting.
Attach up to 3 files with a maximum size of 20MB
No file chosen
Allowed file types: doc, docx, pdf
Please do not use abbreviations
What grade are you in?required
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