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Student Information Guide

The document is a guide for students to participate in the Young Writers’ Grim Tales competition by writing an original mini saga of up to 100 words inspired by myths or fairy tales. It includes story starters and writing prompts to spark creativity, as well as details on how to submit entries and the prizes available for winners. Participants will receive a bookmark, and those published will get a certificate of merit, with results announced by the end of May.

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Student Information Guide

The document is a guide for students to participate in the Young Writers’ Grim Tales competition by writing an original mini saga of up to 100 words inspired by myths or fairy tales. It includes story starters and writing prompts to spark creativity, as well as details on how to submit entries and the prizes available for winners. Participants will receive a bookmark, and those published will get a certificate of merit, with results announced by the end of May.

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STUDENT

INFORMATION
GUIDE
Be inspired by myths, fairy tales or legends to write your own original story for Young
Writers’ Grim Tales competition. Write a mini saga, a story in up to 100 words for the
opportunity to be published and win amazing prizes (see below). You could write from
a different point of view, add a twist or create a brand-new fairy tale. Will everyone
live happily ever after? It’s up to you!
For more inspiration, download extra resources from
www.youngwriters.co.uk/comp/grim
Check out the video trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srWqniWjm1A

STORY STARTERS WRITING PROMPTS


• I couldn’t let them get away with it… • You find a mythical creature in your garden.
• A character returns, looking for revenge.
• A pair of eyes glowed in the darkness…
• The hero turns out to be the villain.
• Everyone thought she was so perfect…
• A superstition or warning is ignored with
• No one was supposed to go inside… terrible consequences.
• You make friends with the monster under
• I had to face my fears… the bed.
• You don’t know the truth about me… • The villain tells their side of the story.
• A character is cursed when they try to do
• “The price must be paid,” it hissed…
something good.
• I couldn’t believe it, my wish had • An iPhone grants wishes with unexpected
come true… consequences.

IT’S EASY TO TAKE PART PRIZES


1 place writer will win an
st
1. Your teacher will give you a
worksheet to plan and write your
iPad Mini & a trophy!
piece (either printed or a Word doc). Plus 4 runners-up will win £50
& a trophy.
Or a link to your school’s online
writing portal where you will log in
and type your work.

2. Get writing! When you’re finished,


make sure your name is on it, and Every entrant receives a bookmark and those chosen
hand it in to your teacher. for publication will also receive a certificate of merit.

When will you hear from us? Hand in to your teacher by:
Letters for anyone chosen to be published will be sent
to your teacher by the end of May. The winners will be
chosen once all the books are published in the summer.

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