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Writing Magazine Writing for Children – Picture Book Prize 2024
31 October 2024
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Run by Writing Magazine, this award is open to all unpublished and un-agented writers and is an opportunity for you to submit your picture book texts. Note that they are not looking for illustrated stories or accompanying sample illustrations – please just send the story text.
Entries need to reflect traditional published picture book texts which do not rely on pop-ups, tabs or touch to help deliver the story. The story should be fiction and can be rhyming or non-rhyming. The word count should be no more than 800 words. Your story can be split up into spreads (usually 12-14 spreads) or be one continuous piece of writing.
The first prize winner will be offered a consultation with top children’s fiction agent Julia Churchill, a year’s subscription to Writers Online Membership. The second prize winner will be offered a picture book critique by Amy Sparkes through Writing Magazine Writing Courses, a year’s subscription to Writers Online Membership. The third prize winner will win a year’s subscription to Writers Online Membership
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