Write Your Voice. Share Your World.
Unlock the power of words. Whether you’re crafting essays, stories, reflections, or competition pieces, our student writing platform gives you the tools, prompts, and resources to express yourself clearly and creatively.
Why Write?
Writing is more than just words because it’s a way to think, create, and connect. The importance of writing for students is clear: it improves critical thinking, communication, and self-expression. That’s why EduPlanet built a student writing platform where young people can explore essays, stories, and reflections in one space.
The benefits of writing go beyond school, from building creativity to preparing for future success. At EduPlanet, we believe every student can discover the power of storytelling and grow through writing.
Essay Zone
The Essay Zone is where students learn how to turn ideas into strong academic writing. Our student writing platform provides clear guides for introductions, thesis statements, arguments, and conclusions. You will also find practical tips for research, referencing, and structuring essays for school or university.
Here, students can practice different types of essays, from persuasive pieces to analytical responses, while building confidence in their writing skills. The Essay Zone helps every learner write with clarity, purpose, and impact.
Creative Writing Corner
- A dedicated space on our student writing platform for creativity and imagination
- Prompts for poems, short stories, and reflective pieces to guide students in writing
- Weekly challenges that encourage originality and fresh perspectives
- Tips for improving style, imagery, dialogue, and storytelling skills
- Opportunities to publish creative work and share it with the EduPlanet community
- Inspiration from other students’ writing to spark confidence and new ideas
Academic Tools
A trusted student writing platform handbook designed for academic growth
📚 Referencing Guides:
🔍 Research Resources:
- Google Scholar for academic articles
- JSTOR Open Content for free journal access
- Project Gutenberg for classic texts
✍️ Writing Support:
- Grammarly for grammar and clarity checks
- Hemingway Editor for style and readability
📝 Templates & Tools:
- Essay outline samples for argumentative, analytical, and reflective writing
- Quick reference sheets for citations, formatting, and essay planning
- ZoteroBib for managing sources and bibliographies
Writing Challenges
Weekly Tasks
- 100-Word Story: Write a complete story in exactly 100 words.
- Debate Response: Take a current issue (e.g., AI in schools) and write a one-paragraph “for” or “against” argument.
- Personal Reflection: Describe a moment that changed how you see friendship or family.
- Rewriting Exercise: Take a famous quote and turn it into a short poem.
Monthly Challenges
- Cultural Spotlight: Write an essay or story inspired by a tradition or festival from your community.
- Letter to the Future: Write a letter to yourself 10 years from now.
- Story Starter: Begin with the line “The lights went out, and I realized I wasn’t alone…” and finish the tale.
- Research & Write: Summarize one article from Google Scholar in 250 words and explain why it matters today.
Competitions
A space on our student writing platform to showcase talent beyond the classroom
📖 Essay Contests
- John Locke Institute Essay Competition
- Overview: Prestigious international essay competition run by the John Locke Institute (Oxford-based) for students aged 15–18, covering Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, and Law.
- How to Compete: Submit one essay (max 2000 words) in any chosen subject by the deadline; shortlisted students are invited to Oxford for interviews and awards.
- Fees: Free to enter; optional paid feedback (~£15–£20).
- Time Duration: Opens around February – March; closes in June; results in August.
- Awards: £2000 grand prize, category medals, commendations, and publication opportunities.
Our official John Locke Essay Competition guide can be found in this link
- Royal Commonwealth Society Essay Competition
- Overview: The world’s oldest writing competition (since 1883), open to students aged ≤18 from Commonwealth nations.
- How to Compete: Choose a prompt based on annual theme; submit online under Junior (≤14) or Senior (15–18) categories.
- Fees: Free for all Commonwealth students.
- Time Duration: Opens January; closes around May; winners announced September.
- Awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze certificates; top winners invited to London for award ceremony and publication.
✍️ Creative Writing Competitions
- Write the World Challenges
- Overview: Monthly global writing challenges for students aged 13–19, each focused on a theme (e.g., identity, climate, poetry).
- How to Compete: Create a free Write the World account, submit your piece online, and engage with peer feedback before final submission.
- Fees: Completely free to join.
- Time Duration: Each challenge runs for about 3–4 weeks; feedback week + revision week included.
- Awards: Cash prizes (up to $100), publication on Write the World, and social media features.
- Young Writers Competitions
- Overview: UK-based creative writing contests for students aged 7–18, focusing on poetry, flash fiction, and themed short stories.
- How to Compete: Teachers or parents can submit student entries online or by post following the current theme and word limit.
- Fees: Usually free for schools; individual entries may have small admin fees (£1–£2).
- Time Duration: Several rounds per year; each runs 1–2 months.
- Awards: Publication in printed anthologies, certificates, and national recognition.
🌍 International Programs
- Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest
- Overview: A global academic essay contest by the Harvard International Review for high school students, focusing on international relations, economics, and politics.
- How to Compete: Submit a 2000-word research essay addressing the given theme through an online portal.
- Fees: $20 submission fee.
- Time Duration: Opens early summer; closes in August; results in late fall.
- Awards: Publication in HIR, mentorship opportunities, and recognition on Harvard IR’s website.
- World Youth Essay Competition
- Overview: International writing contest encouraging youth voices on global issues; open to students under 26 worldwide.
- How to Compete: Submit an essay (max 1000 words) on any global, social, or political topic via the WYEC portal.
- Fees: Free submission.
- Time Duration: Runs annually (January–April); finalists announced mid-year.
- Awards: Cash prizes (up to $1700), global certificates, and invitation to the winners’ summit.