Competition

Fighting Words Irish Times Creative Writing Competition call for submissions

Creative Writing Competition

Fighting Words Creative Writing Supplement in the Irish Times The annual Fighting Words creative writing supplement for the Irish Times is now accepting submissions. Each year, teenagers are invited to submit their creative writing pieces for a chance to be published. Fighting Words are looking for poems (max. 2 poems per person), prose and creative writing pieces (max. 1500 words) for their supplement. The deadline for entries is 17:00 on Wednesday 22nd of December. How to Enter All pieces must by typed up and emailed to Fighting Words for consideration. All entries should be emailed to fiction@fightingwords.ie. As part of your submission you should also include the following information: Your name Your age Your school Your parents/guardians name, phone number and email address The word count of your submission For more information For more information […]

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Summer Stars short story competition

Summer Stars Short Story Competition

What is it? The Summer Stars short story competition is now opened to entries from individuals aged between 6 to 18. There are three categories for entries: age 6-9, age 10-14, age 15-18.    The prompt for this years competition is: Of all the places in the world, I never thought I would be here. All entries should be no more than 500 words. The winner of each category will win a tablet with finalists also receiving a €50 voucher. More information The deadline for entries is the 31st of August 2021. For more information or to submit your entry, please visit the Summer Stars event page.

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Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge

This summer we would like to challenge you to read as many books by Irish authors as you can! We have a history of amazing literature and now is the time to celebrate and explore it.

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