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What happens when an ordinary day turns extraordinary? What are the effects on the world if one thing is changed forever? What thrilling or terrifying outcomes are unleashed if one mishap alters reality? These are the questions we're asking 11-18 year-olds to consider for this mini saga competition.

The possibilities are infinite, which allows students to write about what excites them, engaging them with creative writing. The 100-word limit takes away the fear of long-form writing, allowing them to focus on the action and compels them to carefully consider vocabulary and word choice.

There are fantastic resources to support both you and your students to help them get writing including:

💥 Model example stories from previous winning entrants

💥 Optional story starters to fire up imaginations

💥 Lesson plan and PowerPoint on speculative fiction writing

💥 A second lesson plan on writing with atmosphere, suspense and tension

💥 Story planning sheet with word bank

💥 Mini activities to help spark ideas

Writing for the purpose of being published in a real book is always guaranteed to capture students' attention, and the exciting video will make them eager to get started, creating a real buzz in your classroom, so get your whole school involved today! We can't wait to see how your students rewrite reality for The Glitch!

Closing Date: 22nd December 2023.

[Rules] =>

Only one entry per student, there is no limit to the number of entries per school. Teachers please submit your entries altogether where possible!

Entries must be your students' own original work.

Mini sagas can be submitted on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed (on a computer or using the Online Writing Portal or Word Doc entry form)

Mini sagas have a 100-word limit.

If a story starter/ending is used, it must be included in the 100-word limit.

Each student's name, age and school name should be included on their entry. (Entries can be submitted with first names only or initials if needed.)

Ensure you have the relevant permissions to enter from your headteacher/SLT, if this is required by your school or trust. (We can complete any Cyber Security or GDPR forms required, please email them over!)

UK entrants only.

Free to enter.

[School Prizes] =>

The school that submits the best overall set of entries will win The Young Writers' Award of Excellence and a £100 National Book Token.

PLUS every participating school receives a free copy of the book their students feature in!

(Remember, you receive 1 free copy for every 30 entries you submit! E.g. 1-30 entries you receive 1 copy, 31-60 entries you receive 2 copies, etc)

[Student Prizes] =>

Our favourite 5 writers will each win £50 and a trophy!

Plus every entrant receives a bookmark and all writers chosen for publication will get a certificate of merit. 

(School & student winners will be chosen from entries submitted in the Autumn Term 2023. The prizes will be sent in the following term.)

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in The Glitch national creative writing competition.

We loved reading all of the entries we received.

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What happens when an ordinary day turns extraordinary? What are the effects on the world if one thing is changed forever? What thrilling or terrifying outcomes are unleashed if one mishap alters reality? These are the questions we're asking 11-18 year-olds to consider for this mini saga competition.

The possibilities are infinite, which allows your aspiring author to write about what excites them, engaging them with creative writing. The 100-word limit takes away the fear of long-form writing, allowing them to focus on the action and compels them to carefully consider vocabulary and word choice.

 

 

There are fantastic resources to help them get writing including:

💥 Model example stories from previous winning entrants

💥 Story starters to fire up imaginations

 💥 Story planning sheet with word bank

💥 Mini activities to help spark ideas

💥 Recommended reads for inspiration

Writing for the purpose of being published in a real book is always guaranteed to capture your child's attention, and the exciting video will make them eager to get started! We can't wait to see how they will rewrite reality for The Glitch!

How To Enter

Email your child's entry along with their, name and full address to: [email protected]

OR

Upload their entry at www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/enter or use the link below.

OR

Post your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:

Young Writers - The Glitch
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF

Closing Date: Friday 22nd December 2023

[Independent Rules] =>

Only one entry per person.

Mini sagas have a 100-word limit.

If a story starter/ending is used, it must be included in the 100-word limit.

Your entry must include your name, age and address.

Your entry must be your own original work.

Your entry can be submitted on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed (on a computer or the Word Doc Entry Form)

UK entrants only.

Free to enter.

[Independent Prizes] =>

Our favourite 5 writers will each win £50 and a trophy!

(The winners will be chosen from entries received in the Autumn Term 2023 & the prizes will be awarded the following term. Independent entrants are eligible to win.)

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