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 […]
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* YOUNG WRITERS’ SHORT STORY COMPETITION * £150 First Prize £75 and £25 Runner up prizes The competition is free to enter and there are no hidden fees or expectations. Entrants must be aged 16 – 25 and all work must be original. Submission can be in any genre and between 2000 – 3500 words. […]
By E.K. Barnes When Austin’s only sister, Sabrina, finds herself in a predicament some may have foreseen, she has to decide which life altering choice to choose for her future. In the chaotic world of the Brunswick family, Sabrina is pulled into not only a multitude of others’ opinions, but also her own heart’s desire. […]
By Matthew Ryan Williams An arduous journey, filled with mystery and danger of supernatural proportions, begins from the moment he opens his eyes. Nathan was your average, everyday type of guy, but after stepping into the quagmire which is Valorious, it quickly becomes apparent he is much more than that. With his memories in tatters, […]