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FROM: Madeleine P

Question: Do you know any FREE writers competitions for kids?

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Hi Madeleine,

This is a difficult one as, whilst there are competitions for children (usually below age 16) I come across them only infrequently. One of the best competition listings sites I’ve found (apart from my own , of course!), is a site maintained by Sally Quilford - http://www.sallyquilford.co.uk/page25.htm . This has competitions from around the world and does feature the occasional under 16s one. It still means you have to trawl through the listing, even visiting the competition site to check the rules, to find one.

You could try searching on Google or Yahoo! I did a search using “children’s+writing+competitions+free” (without the quotes) and this seemed reasonably productive. One site that may be helpful was Scribblepad.co.uk where you can sign up to receive their newsletter which includes details of competitions. http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/LookingForChildrensCompetitionsAndAwards.html

Other suggestions I have would be to ask at your local library. UK libraries seem keen on promoting competitions for youngsters. Don’t know what it’s like in the States or elsewhere, but worth a try.

Also, have you tried enquiring at the school? They might well receive information about comps but not necessarily promote them to the pupils.

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