We are currently looking to expand our blogging team. Do you fancy the idea of submitting a blog as a Guest Contributor? Here at the Diary Of a Young Writer we are looking for anyone between the ages of 16-25 years to submit a blog about their experiences and thoughts on writing. This can be […]
We (New Writing Cumbria) are setting up a group of the best, and most interesting, developing young writers in Cumbria. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been writing since before you could walk and are published in oodles of magazines, or whether you only ever write in secret and shyly hide your creations in a shoebox […]
For the past nine years, Explore Learning has been inspiring children to write, from the young authors in the making to those a little more reluctant. This year we’re celebrating real life heroes, from firefighters and paramedics to teachers and parents. We’re inviting children to tell us a story, in 500 words or fewer, about […]
We have a busy year ahead. We plan to: Sign two new young authors Release a minimum of four books Attend this year’s London Book Fair Start another Young Writer’s Short Story competition Make more grants available from April 2018 SUBMISSIONS We are open for fiction submissions. How did you do with NaNoWriMo last year? […]
It’s NaNoWriMo time again. Are you participating this year? Could you write 50,000 words or more in a month? Give it a try. More details here https://nanowrimo.org/ Don’t forget to register and update your profile on your progress. We are still taking submissions for 2018. We are looking for works of fiction by young […]
The 2017 BBC Young Writers’ Award went to Elizabeth Ryder for her piece ‘The Roses’. Our congratulations to Elizabeth and to the other finalists, chosen from 500 entries. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4PrGlh3csfFgrgdw43K698Q/the-bbc-young-writers-award-2017
If you’re not aware already, https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/ is an excellent resource for young writers, working with schools, parents and young writers across the world for over two decades. They claim that their aim is to promote poetry and creative writing. They run annual competitions, produce poetry and creative writing collections as well as provide resources for […]
After receiving 188 entries, totalling more than 550,000 words, we finally have our winners for this year’s Short Story Competition… 1st place (£150) “Laboratory Angel” by Holly Kybett Smith Laboratory Angel came from a mixture of places inside me. It’s my grudge against those who have the power to protect the environment and choose not […]
ABOUT THE AWARD The 2017 Awards are now open and close on Monday 13th March 2017, so there’s plenty of time for writing! Be sure to check out our tips for teachers and writers and read, read, read if you need inspiration! Key information: Deadline: Monday 13th March 2017 Writing subject: We want your writing […]
Are you a creative professional seeking time and money to pursue your projects? Art grants, loans, and residencies might be the tools you’ve been searching for to help you reach your goals. You’re in luck, and in for a thorough look into how to get art grants, loans, and residencies. I’m happy to help you with […]