Octo Books Child-Friendly Writing Competition

Do you have a story to tell? Enter the Octo Books Writing Competition and share your creativity with the world! This free, child-friendly writing contest is open to all ages and welcomes every genre — from fantasy to funny, heartfelt to heroic. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or writing for the very first time, this is your chance to shine, win fun prizes, and even get published!

Theme: This year’s theme is… Football! Let your creativity run wild while keeping it child-friendly—no violence, swearing, or scary content.

Who Can Enter? Everyone! Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome to join. All genres and story types are accepted—as long as they’re suitable for young readers.

Prizes:

• 1st Place: Published by Octo Books, featured on our homepage and social media, custom certificate, and surprise gift!
• 2nd & 3rd Place: Digital publication, certificate, and platform recognition.
• Honourable Mentions: A few standout entries will also be showcased.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.

ProWritingAid
We are keen to encourage quality, so suggest writers to check their stories before submitting using Prowritingaid. They have free and paid versions and are the best writing software we know to help improve grammar, readability and check for repetition, ‘sticky’ sentences and suggest alternatives. Visit their website and try ProWritingAid for free.