How can I get started with my students?
The best way for you and your students to become
acquainted with scenarios is to read published
scenarios. See “Scenario Writing Essential
Publications” for support materials available for
purchase from FPSPI.
How much help should I give?
The student’s writing must be original. As a coach,
you may provide direct instruction on creative
writing, read the student’s work, ask questions that
occur to you as a reader, and make general
suggestions for improvement. Authors may receive
assistance to correct spelling, grammar, and
punctuation errors. Peer revision is a beneficial
process. See “Tips for Coaches” for more
information.
How are scenarios evaluated?
Scenarios are read and scored by experienced
evaluators who consider these elements: creative
thinking, futuristic thinking, idea development,
style/voice, character development,
mechanics/structure, and topic related research.
Authentic evaluation and feedback is provided. See
“Scenario Evaluation” for more information.
How do I register for Scenario Writing?
Each Affiliate Program of FPSPI determines its own
processes and fees for registration and entries.
When are scenario entries due?
Affiliates may use a “yearlong” option with two
submissions or a “competitive only” option with a
single submission. With the yearlong option, the
first submission is noncompetitive and provides
written feedback to guide improvement of the story.
Check with your Affiliate Director for options and
due dates.
Is there another level of competition?
Winning stories in 1st through 3rd place of each
division at the Affiliate level are entered into the
International Scenario Writing Competition. All
first-place Affiliate winners and all international
winners 1st
-5th are eligible to compete in the
Scenario Writing Team Competition at the
International Conference in June.