THE CLOSING date for the 25th national Write a Story for Children competition is nearing and readers need to hurry if they wish to enter.
This is a prestigious competition for unpublished authors of children’s books in the UK.
With over 2,000 entries received in 2009 it proved that writers everywhere are on the alert for this announcement every year.
The first prize in 2010 will be a cheque for £2,000 with second and third prizes of £300 and £200 respectively.
Entrants must be over 18 years of age and unpublished.
Entry forms, together with competition rules are available from The Academy of Children’s Writers, PO Box 95, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 5RL, on receipt of a stamped, addressed envelope or they may be downloaded by visiting the website www.childrens-writers.co.uk.
The closing date for receipt of entries is March 31. Details of winners will be sent to all entrants.
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