Pen Publishers' Short Story Contest 2026
The Short Story Contest is ...BACK!!! Theme: Hope Lives Here . & Yes, we will still have the Speech Giving Contest Eligibility: Each school is to present a contestant for the short story contest & a contestant for the speech-giving contest. Speech giving: In 5 minutes, each contestant is to explore the theme "Hope Lives Here" in the context of National Unity intertwined with advocacy for Abstinence and expunging Comprehensive Sexuality Education from the School Curriculum. Five finalists will contest and thereafter qualify for a pick-and-talk session, where the 1st, 2nd & 3rd positions will emerge. Short Story Contest: Each contestant is required to study these tips in short story writing : Tip 1 Tip 2 before submitting a short story with the same theme as the Speech Giving Contest. To submit your short story & register for the speech giving contest click on this link: Registration Link Entries should be made on behalf of the school by a school r...