young writers
June 28, 2017
Do you have a passion for writing? Perhaps you’ve just begun to explore the world of your imagination and need encouragement to develop some of those ideas. Or maybe you’ve been scribbling down stories and poems for ages, but aren’t sure what to do with them all now. While there is a lot more to […]
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February 15, 2017
During the summer school holidays, I was once again privileged to run an all-day workshop for young writers at the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre. Participants were energetic and motivated, and I loved reading the work produced – a mixture of blog posts and fiction – as a result of the day. One of the […]
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November 8, 2016
10 Writing Competitions for Kids in Australia: November/December 2016 (and into the new year)
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If you’re a young writer (or know one) heading into the final weeks of the school year and wondering what to do as those warm days begin to spread out before you, perhaps some of these writing competitions will inspire your creativity. Some of these are due relatively soon, but others you’ll have the entire […]
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July 7, 2016
It would seem there are plenty of opportunities out there for young writers and other creatives if you know where to look. Whether you’re a young person wanting to know where to submit your work, or a teacher hoping to inspire the creative children and teenagers in your care, I’ve gathered a stack of current […]
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I recently posted a list of 11 writing opportunities for young writers, which is great if your head is full of ideas and you’re already scribbling them down any chance you’ve got. But what about when the creative juices aren’t flowing, or you’re only writing a story because your teacher told you to? Although ideas […]
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April 28, 2016
I recently spent time with a young friend who expresses his creativity across multiple platforms. On this occasion, he needed advice about the writing, editing and publishing process. As I prepared to meet with him, I undertook a little research into possible competitions and publishing opportunities for his work. Turns out there’s quite a few in the coming […]
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