THE DOOR WRITING COMPETITION
NEW FREE WORLDWIDE COMPETITION FOR YOUNG WRITERS AGED 8 to 18
I’m sorry that it has been a while between competitions. I’ve been busy with new books and all sorts of other writerly things.
But I’m pleased to announce a new free competition for young writers.
The theme for this competition is The Door. You can write anything you want on the topic. Use your imagination 🙂
The door could be a secret door to somewhere. Something could happen on the other side of the door. You can write anything you want as long as there is a door in your story somewhere. It can be any kind of door, anywhere.
Here are some doors to inspire you, but it doesn’t have to be one of these.
COMPETITION DEADLINE
The competition closes on 31st January 2018.
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
1. Stories MUST NOT be longer than 500 words.
2. Due to the number of entries we receive, unfortunately, we can only allow only ONE entry per person.
3. Stories must be emailed to Dee*at*deescribe*dot*com*dot*au by 31 January, 2018.
4. In the Subject line of your email, please include the name of the competition, your name, your story name and your age.
5. This competition is for KIDS only. It is not open to adults.
6. Entries must be stories. Poems and plays are not acceptable for this competition.
7. Entries must be in English.
8. Writers must be under 18 years of age.
9. Stories MUST be copied and pasted into the body of the email. They MUST NOT be sent as an attachment. Your entry should look like this:
We suggest your read the Frequently Asked Questions here:
THE PRIZE
The top selected entries will be published in an e-book anthology.
To view the e-book and winning entries from a previous competition click here.
All competition participants will receive a certificate.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY AS PER THE GUIDELINES ABOVE
Happy writing and good luck:)
Dee
A NOTE TO TEACHERS
I run these competitions for the enjoyment of kids who love to write.
Due to the hundreds of entries I receive, I’d appreciate it if you didn’t use this competition as a translation activity, or homework for students who are likely to feel pressured or stressed by being forced to enter stories.
Thank you for your understanding 🙂
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT WRITING OR ABOUT BEING AN AUTHOR?
If you do, feel free to ask your question in the comments section of this post, and I will blog you an answer when I get back.
Happy writing:)
Dee
GIFT A WRITING COURSE FOR CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAYS OR OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Online writing courses can be given as presents for the young or old writers in your life.
Gift vouchers are available.
Courses are $60 for kids and $80 for adults.
All courses have six classes and individual feedback is provided after each session.
Click on the Christmas bunny to find out more.
