The Spook Squad (For 5-11 Year-Olds)
5-11 Years
Get your child involved in writing a ghost story today...
A ghost story is such a popular style of creative writing that never goes out of fashion! We're inviting children aged 5-11 to write their own spook-tacular short story...
Budding writers could be inspired by a ghost, monster, vampire or creepy place such as a graveyard or an old house in the woods.
Enter your child into the competition and they could be published in a real book and receive a certificate.
There is 250-word limit, prizes up for grabs and it's free to enter... why not get your child inspired to write a short ghost story today?
If inspiration or writing tips are needed to help get the creative juices flowing, check out these blogs:
👻 Paul Westmoreland - 3 Top Tips To Write A Spooky Story Guest Blog
📓 Natasha Farrant - How To Find "THAT" One Idea To Start Writing A Story
✍️ Creative Writing Tips: How To Write A Story
If you are aged 12-18, check out this Ghost Story Competition for your age group!
Prizes
Our favourite writer will receive a £25 National Book Token!
Every entrant receives a bookmark and a certificate is awarded to all writers chosen for publication in the ghost story book.
Participating schools receive a complimentary copy of the book their pupils feature in.
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Rules
To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:
Free to enter.
Only one entry per person.
Schools & independent entrants are welcome to take part.
250-word limit.
Stories must be the writer's own, original work.
Your child's name, age and full address must be included with their story.
Entrants in this category must be aged 5-11 years.
UK entrants only.
Copyright remains with the author.
If you are unsure on any rules or have any queries, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
For Pupils
Our favourite writer will receive a £25 National Book Token!
Every entrant receives a bookmark and a certificate is awarded to all writers chosen for publication in the ghost story book.
Participating schools receive a complimentary copy of the book their pupils feature in.
Online
Send your entries by uploading them:
Alternatively, you can email your entries to [email protected].
By Post
Send your entries, including your name, age and address to:
Young Writers
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF
Get In Touch
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Young Writers PS
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF
Email
[email protected]
Tel
(01733) 890066