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Creative Writing
by Future Problem Solving Program International
Our Creative Writing program provides an opportunity to create an original story based on one of the topics for the current competition season.
Last verified: 16 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
Competition
Creative Writing
by Future Problem Solving Program International
Our Creative Writing program provides an opportunity to create an original story based on one of the topics for the current competition season.
Last verified: 16 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Age range / Year group
Location / Region
Online
Cost
Free
Prize highlight
Not specified
Entry format
Online
Creative WritingLiteratureWriting
Team size: individual
TL;DR
Our Creative Writing program provides an opportunity to create an original story based on one of the topics for the current competition season. Students compete individually. Students pick one of the four annual problem topics on which to write a related short story. Students write 1500 words or less imagining the logical outcome of actions or events set at least 20 years in the future.
What is Creative Writing?
Our Creative Writing program provides an opportunity to create an original story based on one of the topics for the current competition season. Students compete individually. Students pick one of the four annual problem topics on which to write a related short story. Students write 1500 words or less imagining the logical outcome of actions or events set at least 20 years in the future.
What you actually do
Step-by-step process
- 1
Choose division
- 2
Select a topic
- 3
Research the real world issue
- 4
Write the short story
- 5
Participate via an affiliate and submit
Eligibility and requirements
Junior Division: Grades 4 to 6
Middle Division: Grades 7 to 9
Senior Division: Grades 10 to 12
Participate through schools, clubs, or independently through a Future Problem Solving regional affiliate
Works alongside an adult who serves as coach or adult liaison
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
Free
What's included
Free Entry
How to enter
- 1
Choose division: Compete in Junior (Grades 4–6), Middle (Grades 7–9), or Senior (Grades 10–12).
- 2
Select a topic: Pick one of the four annual problem topics for the current competition season.
- 3
Research the real world issue: Thoroughly research the chosen real world issue to support a topic-related story.
- 4
Write the short story: Create an original futuristic narrative (1500 words or less) set at least 20 years in the future.
- 5
Participate via an affiliate and submit: Participate through a regional affiliate (or Open affiliate if local affiliate does not offer Creative Writing). Submissions may follow a one- or two-submission approach depending on the affiliate.
Submission requirements
Junior Division: Grades 4 to 6
Middle Division: Grades 7 to 9
Senior Division: Grades 10 to 12
Participate through schools, clubs, or independently through a Future Problem Solving regional affiliate
Works alongside an adult who serves as coach or adult liaison
Submitted work must be original and fully student-created
Be careful with automated writing tools (including AI); only use them for proofreading or to spark ideas
Story must relate to the chosen topic
Prizes & recognition
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