Creative Chaos • Writing Competition

About the Creative Chaos online services

Creative Chaos Writing Competition uses this website and its connected portals to organize and administer the competition for writers, coaches, schools, judges, authors, volunteers, and event administrators.

Purpose

Competition registration and resources

Participants and authorized adults can register writers or teams, review competition information, receive resources and announcements, and access role-specific tools before and after the event.

Portal Access

Role-based participant portals

Creative Chaos portals may provide writers, judges, coaches, team representatives, volunteers, and administrators with the information, surveys, assignments, judging tools, or resources appropriate to their role.

Google Sign-In

Why we request Google account information

Google Sign-In is an optional authentication method for certain portals. We use basic Google identity information—such as your Google account identifier, email address, name, and profile image if provided—to authenticate you, connect you with the correct Creative Chaos account, and provide the features assigned to your role. We do not receive your Google password.

Read our Privacy Policy for complete details about what data is collected, how it is used, stored, shared, protected, retained, and deleted.

Public Information

No sign-in is required to learn about Creative Chaos

This public website explains the competition, participant groups, event information, and our online services without requiring a login. Sign-in is required only for protected portal functions associated with an authorized Creative Chaos account.

Registration Snapshot

Live totals for the competition registration

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2027

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Teams registered

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2027

0

Writers/participants

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2027

9

Judges/volunteers

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2027

0

Authors/showcase

What you’ll do

Three rounds. Clear scoring. A supportive environment that helps writers grow confidence while having fun.

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Round 1

Narrative

Craft a story from a randomized prompt. Focus on voice, structure, and creativity.

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Round 2

Poetry

Explore rhythm, imagery, and style. Discover how to make meaning with fewer words.

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Round 3

Argumentative

Build a claim with reasoning and evidence. Learn how to persuade with clarity.

Who this is for

Choose the path that fits you — school teams, homeschool/4-H, independent writers, authors, and judges.

For Coaches

Teams & Teachers

Register school teams, build rosters, and prep students for each round with clear expectations and resources.

Coach Information

For Writers

Open Class

Compete as an individual writer (not on a school team). Perfect for homeschool, 4-H, and community writers.

Open Class Details

For Volunteers

Judges

Rubrics, scoring flow, timelines, and how to support writers fairly across rounds.

Judge Information

For Authors

Author Showcase

Connect with writers and families, share your work, and help build a culture of reading and writing.

Author Showcase Details

Important Dates

Registration Window

Now – April 1, 2027

Register at https://registrations.creativechaoswrite.com

Competition Day

May 1, 2027

Photos & Highlights

Moments from Creative Chaos — writing, teamwork, and celebration.