The
story competitions have been set up to encourage young
writers and storytellers to make use of old plots and
story motifs in imaginative and original new ways. Every
year, a different plot or motif will be chosen and young
people are invited to create their own tales that retain
the underlying pattern. Entry is open to all children
under 12. Prizes are given to the most imaginative re-interpretations
as well as for skill in language and storytelling. Winning
entries will be published on the site.
This
year’s competition
To find out about this year’s competition, click
on the link
in the dropdown menu. We regret that we cannot at present
accept e-mailed submissions.
Young
writers and storytellers
We
have purposely included the term ‘storytellers’
as well as writers in the descriptions. The focus of
the competition is at present on written tales. In future,
we will also introduce a category for told stories recorded
on suitable media.
Able
Writers Workshops
The competition was first set up for participants in
the Able Writers Workshops organized for children from
groups of primary schools around the country by the
poet, Brian Moses. Various professional writers and
poets work for full days with talented young writers
to improve their skills, which can then be shared with
other children in schools. Teachers interested in this
scheme can e-mail Brian Moses
on redsea@freezone.co.uk
