Our mission at the We Speak Up short-story writing contest is to provide a platform for young Canadians in grades kindergarten to 12 to showcase their writing talents and gain entry into the challenging and competitive world of publishing. Our goal is to foster a strong book industry in Canada by promoting and supporting the work of young authors. By inspiring and supporting young people to pursue writing and literature, we hope to create a positive impact on the young writing community in Canada.
We organize up to six competitive contests each year, providing multiple chances for young Canadians to participate and showcase their writing talents. The entry fee is $5 CAD plus, for an additional $5 CAD, each entrant may also submit an illustration. We also encourage those who are unable to pay the contest fee at this time to still submit an entry. We guarantee that approximately 25% of entries (depending on the contest, age, and grade of the participant) will be published. Our aim is to give all contestants an equal opportunity to be published and to showcase their work to their peers. Upon publication, contestants may have the opportunity to purchase the book from our online store.
At We Speak Up, we strongly believe that every young Canadian should have the opportunity to achieve and share their work. By providing a platform for young authors to publish and market their writing, we hope to inspire and support the next generation of writers in Canada.