Rotherham Loves Writing

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Budding writers of Primary School age are being encouraged to get their creative thoughts flowing and take part in Rotherham Libraries’ writing competition.

The competition, hosted by Rotherham Libraries & Neighbourhood Hubs, and working in partnership with Children’s Capital of Culture and Wentworth Woodhouse, is a chance to discover new writers, original stories and unique voices from around Rotherham.


We want to know about the parts of Rotherham that mean the most to you. A memory, a place, a person – anything you love about your time in the town. Something you’re proud of, something unusual, something only you might have noticed.


Any genre of writing is allowed which could include:
- Poetry
- Non-fiction
- Original stories

The competition is split into three categories and is free to enter.

The writing competition categories are:
Key Stage 1 – Year 1 age 5-6 years & Year 2 age 6-7 years
Lower Key Stage 2 - Year 3 age 7-8 years & Year 4 age 8-9 years
Upper Key Stage 2 - Year 5 age 9-10 years & Year 6 age 10-11 years

Competition closes midnight Sunday 4th June.
Entries can be up to 500 words.
Prizes:
First Prize - a free writing workshop with an author and a £10 Waterstones book voucher for the winner in each category.
Runners up - a £10 Waterstones book voucher for the runner-up in each category.

How to enter the Competition

Date: 24th March 2023 - 4th June 2023 Recurs daily.

Location: Online

Cost: Free