The Spook Squad (For 5-11 Year-Olds)
Creative Writing Competition
Ideal for ages 5-11
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!
Rules
To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:
- Free to enter.
- Only one entry per person.
- 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.
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.