Take Part
Our creative writing competition is open to anyone over the age of seven, so if you have what it takes to grab our celebrity judges attention with your writing skills then take part and submit your entry by Monday, 2nd December 2008.
The subject of your piece is 'My London' and it is your interpretation of what that is. You can write a short story, a script or a poem but whatever you write, it must have some flavour of London and what London really means to you. Have you experienced something in your local neighbourhood that has changed your life or the way you see things? Is there a place in London that ignites your imagination or a person that has inspired you? Is there a story, fiction or otherwise that you can write about that expresses your feelings, views and ideas on what is 'My London'? It is your creativity that counts.
The competition is broken down in to 4 age groups:
Ages 7-11: You can write anything up to 500 words and your celebrity judge is Sandra Howard.
Sandra Howard was one of the leading fashion models of the 1960s. Although occasionally appearing in magazines and catalogues, Sandra has largely given up her modelling career and has written 2 books. Her third book, A matter of loyalty, is out early next year. She is married to the former British Conservative Party leader Michael Howard.
Ages 12-15: You can write anything up to 1,500 words and your celebrity judge is Louise Minchin.
Louise Minchin is one of the BBC’s top journalists and presenters. As a news anchor, she regularly presents Breakfast on BBC One, the One O’clock news and the BBC News Channel. As a news presenter Louise has covered the major news stories of the last decade. In 2007 she made a documentary “Darcey’s Swansong” about the retirement of Britain’s most famous ballerina. She has also played herself in both Spooks, and Silent Witness.
Ages 16-18: You can write anything up to 3,000 words and your celebrity judge is Frances Fyfield.
Frances Fyfield is most well known for her crime novels of which she’s won numerous awards. Most recently she won the Duncan Lawrie Dagger for 2008 (Best crime novel of the year) for Blood From Stone. As well as being a successful novelist, she also writes short stories for magazines and radio, contributes to Radio 4 (Front Row, Quote Unquote, Night Waves,) and is a presenter of Tales from the Stave.
Age 19 or over: You can write anything up to 5,000 words and your celebrity judge is Clarissa Dickson Wright.
Clarissa Dickson Wright found fame alongside Jennifer Paterson as one half of the much-loved, TV cooking partnership Two Fat Ladies. She is the author of ten cookery books including The Game Cookbook and most recently, Sunday Roast, both with Johnny Scott. She has also written her autobiography – Spilling the beans. She is a passionate supporter of rural life and pursuits.
Prizes
If you are the winner of one of the following age groups; 7-11, 12-15 and 16-18, you will win £250 in book vouchers for your school, £25 in book vouchers for you, a year's subscription to Young Writer magazine, a certificate signed by one of our celebrity judges and your piece published on our site.
If you are the winner of the 19 or over age group, you will win a £250 cash prize, a year's subscription to Writers' News and Writing Magazine and have your piece published on our site.
Deadline
All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, 2nd December 2008. The winners will then be selected and presented with their prizes.
Rules
Only one entry per person The judge's decision is final. Winners should be prepared to be featured in local press or other publications.
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