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Everyone loves a ghost story! A little bit of a scare, that nervous laugh, the suspense... We're inviting young writers of all ages to write their own spook-tacular short story in up to 250 words.
Your pupils could be inspired by a ghost, monster, vampire or creepy place such as a graveyard or a house in the woods. It could be funny, frightful or absolutely terrifying!
Enter your pupils into the competition and they could be published in a real book and receive a certificate. There are also fang-tastic prizes up for grabs - our 3 favourite tales will each win a £25 cinema voucher
It's free to enter... so get your class inspired to write a short ghost story today!
If inspiration or writing tips are needed to help get the creative juices flowing, check out this blog by top author Paul Westmoreland:
👻 3 Top Tips To Write A Spooky Story
Teachers! Remember both Scary Tales and Spine-Chillers competitions are open all year round for schools only on the Young Writers Resource Hub!
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- Free to enter.
- Only one entry per person.
- Entries can be written on A4 or typed
- Schools & independent entrants are welcome to take part.
- 250-word limit.
- Stories must be the writer's own, original work.
- Pupil's name, age and school name must be included with their story.
- Open to entrants aged 5-18 years.
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- Copyright remains with the author.
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