IDEAS Writing Challenge 2025

Are you a passionate writer and an active member of the Excellent Writing Club? Do you enjoy expressing your thoughts, sharing insights, and crafting compelling stories? If you’re also a proud Van Deventer-Maas Indonesia grantee/alumni, get ready to showcase your talent in the highly anticipated IDEAS Writing Challenge 2025!

This annual writing competition is your chance to shine. We invite you to explore diverse topics and let your creativity flow. Pick from a range of engaging writing styles: share your perspective in an opinion piece, dive into captivating narratives with a feature, transport readers with a short story, or share exciting discoveries through a popular science article. The possibilities are endless!

Dive into one of our inspiring themes, captured by the acronym IDEAS: Inspiration, Digitalization, Education, Art/Culture, and Science. Let these themes spark your imagination and guide your writing.

Remember, quality and originality are crucial! All submissions should be around 1000 words and strictly follow our rules: no SARA (Sensitive, Religious, Racial, or Group-related issues), and absolutely no plagiarism. We’re looking for your unique voice and authentic perspective.

The submission window opens on July 8th, 2025, and closes on December 8th, 2025. Don’t miss out on this amazing chance to improve your writing, gain recognition, and be part of a vibrant community of writers.

What are you waiting for? Start working on your masterpiece today and join the IDEAS Writing Challenge 2025!