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Ridiculous Writers takes away the fear of getting writing right and instead allows your pupils to let their creativity and imaginations shine.
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free resources available to download are designed to help you and save you time - there's a ready-made lesson plan and accompanying PowerPoint, which along with the colourful entry form will help your pupils plan their stories.
You can even tailor the activity to fit in with your class topic, bringing historical figures to life, or personifying objects or animals.
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school with the best set of entries will win an incredible £1000!
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[1] => Ask your pupils to write their story, ensuring their name, age and school name are included. (Initials or first names only can be supplied if necessary.)
[2] => Entries can be scribed by an adult or typed.
[3] => Entries do not have to be on the entry form. Work can be on an A4 sheet of paper or typed (on a computer or in the Online Writing Portal).
[4] => There is no limit to the number of entries per school. Please submit your entries together where possible. If you're entering more than one class, use a separate Teacher Entry Form for each teacher entering.
[5] => 100-word limit (this does not include the title).
[6] => Pupils' stories must be their own work!
[7] => Please note on the entry if there is anything we need to take into consideration when reading the work.
[8] => UK entrants only.
[9] => Free to enter.
[10] => Ideal for 7-12 year-olds but pupils outside this age range are welcome to enter.
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➡️Download the entry form now and bring the joy of writing into your home and watch your child's writing confidence soar.
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How To Enter
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Closing Date: 27th March 2026
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