YA Guidelines
1. Write
an original story, possibly about something you know.
2.
Create a good title.
3. Tell about a main character.
4. Have your character want something or give the character a
problem.
5. Check to see if your story makes sense.
6. Add feelings, reactions and descriptions.
7. Make a colorful illustration for the cover and illustrate throughout the
story.
8. Students in grades K-2 may write their story
in pencil. If an adult types it for them it must be the student’s language and words.
9. Students in grades 3-5 must type their story.
10. Make sure your manuscript has:
•a sturdy binding
•clear plastic
cover
•cover
has an illustration and title
•cover must have:
-author’s
first and last name
-school
name
-grade
-room
number
