Tag Archives: writing for children

NEW! Mumsnet, Gransnet and Walker Books writing competition

Posted on December 9, 2013 by blogaboutwriting

If you’re looking for a children’s book to buy for a little ‘un for Christmas, may I humbly suggest ‘The Book of Bedtime Stories’ published by Walker and, ahem, containing a story about an alpaca (by yours truly)? It’s a … Continue reading →

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Win A ‘Writing For Children’ Course

Posted on December 5, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

Right, it’s time for some more unashamed trumpet-blowing. John, a very discerning chap, who follows this blog, contacted me today to tell me that he’s won the last Writers Bureau competition, that I told you about here. Hurrah! It was … Continue reading →

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The Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition

Posted on July 18, 2012 by blogaboutwriting

If you’ve never had a children’s novel published – but you’ve written one (or think you could by the closing date of 26th October 2012) then you might be interested in The Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition. More details here. … Continue reading →

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Writing For Children

Posted on August 16, 2011 by blogaboutwriting

The ‘main’ Munch Bunch children’s story writing competition has now finished (the winner got £1000! Wow! I entered but mooost disappointingly, didn’t come anywhere). If you want to read the winning story and the runners-up, have a look here. But, … Continue reading →

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