Creative writing is an expressive form of literature that allows you to use your imagination and creativity. The form your writing takes is completely dependent on your preferences and interests.
What can you do?
In the creative writing project, you can create:
Poetry.
Fiction (flash, short or long).
Non-fiction (memoirs or personal, non-academic essays).
Graphic novels.
Screenwriting and playwriting.
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Begin your project learning with the creative writing project resource guide.
- Reflect on your project and what you've learned using 4-H record keeping.
Equity through creative writing
Take your writing to the next level by exploring equity through creative writing (designed for grades 6 and up).
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about creative writing project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as a creative writing project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Ideas for supporting youth in creative writing
- Create an opportunity for open mic night as a way for youth to share their writing
- Create a Padlet to give a group of youth a platform to easily share their writing with each other
- Encourage journaling! A nature journal is a wonderful way to get started.
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for creative writing project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet.
Reviewed in 2023