500 words maximum!
Age Categories:
5-7yrs, 8-11yrs, 12-15yrs
Adjudicated by Helmsley Book Shop and Paperwing
How To Enter
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Email your entry to [email protected] – note: don’t include your name on the story attachment itself.
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Include in your email:
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Your name and age
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Parent/Guardian Name
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Contact phone number
Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026
Once the closing date is reached, all entries will be presented anonymously to the Judges from Helmsley Book Shop and Paperwing. One winner will be chosen per category.
Judges' decisions are final. Copyright remains with the authors. Must be a UK (including Channel Islands) resident.
All stories will be on display at HAC during the festival.
Winners will be announced by Author Nicola Baker at midday on Saturday 19th September
Prizes:
Winners for each category will receive a £10 National Book Token from Helmsley Bookshop, and a treat from Paperwing!
Presented by Helmsley Literary Festival
