The Short Story Prize 2017: Could you recreate a classic fairy tale?

Our friends at National Literacy Trust have teamed up with Bloomsbury Publishing (J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, Louis Sachar) to search for aspiring children's writers.

The Short Story Prize 2017 is calling on budding children's fiction writers to recreate a classic fairy tale - with the chance of having their work published!

The competition challenges unpublished authors to put a modern twist on a well-known fairy tale that will capture children's imaginations.

Entries should be between 2,000 and 4,000 words and the writing should be aimed at children aged 8 - 12.

The top 10 stories will be published in an eBook anthology by Bloomsbury and each winner will receive £200.

Emma Cox, winner of the New Children’s Author Prize 2015 said:

"This is a magical opportunity to grasp with both hands - how fabulous to write a twisted, wicked modern take on a fairy tale.... I’d say don’t doubt yourself: enter this competition. Have faith in the talent that you have, throw in a bit of luck, some powerful magic and support the wonderful work of the National Literacy Trust. Set yourself achievable targets, start scribbling ideas down now, carry your story in your head wherever you go … it’s a wonderful experience, and if you’re one of the 10 winning writers you will have created your own happy ever after. Just think of that."

The competition closes on June 25. For full details on how to enter visit National Literacy Trust.