Welcome to Scribbler! - Issue 44 out now!

Eric and his gang would like to introduce you to the coolest magazine around – Scribbler! A quarterly magazine aimed at 7-11 year-olds that is both educational and fun.

Not only that but we also provide upcoming news and events within the world of children’s literature, providing workshops and activities to keep your creative juices flowing and puzzles and interesting facts that will keep you entertained.

You do not have to be a subscriber to the magazine to enter your work. Should you be picked as a prizewinner you will automatically receive a free copy of the issue – just remember to add your address to any entry you send.


Coming up in Issue 45…

Guest Author – Scream Street writer Tommy Donbavand. Scribbler! are offering all you readers the chance to ask Tommy a question of your choice. To find out how click here.

Fantastic writer and illustrator, Alex Milway, will be creating a writing and illustrating workshop especially for us.

Fantastic feature on The History Keepers by Damian Dibben, including another great writing challenge for you guys to enter!

New Children's Laureate revealed!

Plus more articles, more reviews, more puzzles and competitions, more surprises and … your work!

Next issue is really not to be missed and will be available in October!

Current themes

Please note we ask poems to be no longer than 20 lines and stories 250 words at the most. We look forward to receiving your work.

Jolly Day Out at Hampton Court

Fancy a fun day out this August? Scribbler will be there! Click here for more information.

Eric’s Mailbag

Love Scribbler!? Got a question? Write to Eric, he loves receiving your feedback. We receive so many wonderful letters of support it's only fair we share some of them with you! Click here to read some of our recent favourites.

Poetry Corner

Each issue we publish a handful of poetry on any theme.

Story Time

Each issue we publish a selection of your stories.

Art Gallery

A selection of our favourite pictures appear and our favourite wins a fab Staedtler art pack.

In Focus

Here we invite you to write a poem based on a favourite picture or drawing. Our favourite wins a fun camera!

Author of the Future

A whole page about you, by you. Send us a story or some poetry with a profile and picture.

Once Upon a Time …

Lord Oscar begins a story – all you have to do is finish it.

Children’s Laureate

Each issue we bring you updates from the current Children’s Laureate's diary.

Guest Author

A famous author/poet drops by and answers some of our in-depth questions. Previous authors include Patrick Ness, Steve Cole and Jacqueline Wilson.

Nessie’s Workshop

Each issue Nessie explains a style of writing and sets you an exercise to complete.

Grammar Fun

Our resident dinosaur Bernard helps to improve your writing - from punctuation to spelling!

Awesome Author

Every issue we bring you a brief biography on one of our favourite awesome authors. Past authors include the terrific Terry Pratchett and the wicked William Shakespeare.

Lennox’s Links

Lennox whizzes through the web and finds you the best websites on offer.

Who is your favourite Harry Potter character?

To find out how to cast your vote, click here.

Check it Out

Hoot is here to bring you the latest reviews on books, games and films. If you fancy writing a review, send us a letter and we will send you a book to review.

Activity Page

Each issue we bring you a fantastic activity for you to do. Past activities have been to make your own ghost puppet and lava lamp.

Homework Help with Bronte

Bronte is here to provide you with handy grammatical tips, poetic techniques and spellings.

Puzzle Time

Every issue we offer you two pages worth of fun-filled puzzles. Word searches, anagrams, crosswords,  wordplays ... we may even throw in a few jokes here or there! Also each issue Eric shrinks himself and hides in the magazine, leaving you to find him.

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Coltsfoot Drive
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 9BF

Or alternatively you can email us at info@youngwriters.co.uk. Make sure you include details of what section you're entering!

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