Boston-based youth creating writing competition returns

The event, which this year is being held for a sixth time, is open to youngsters aged up to 18 years old.

While the competition is based in Boston, entrants can be from anywhere in Lincolnshire.

They can submit work on any topic, in poetry or prose, as many times as they want, up to a limit of 500 words.

Entrants will be divided between those of a primary school age and those of a secondary school age.

For each age group, there will be a £50 first prize and runners-up prizes.

Entries can be dropped off entries at Waterstones, in Wide Bargate, Boston, or at Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, in Spain Lane, Boston; posted to Pete Read, 24 Blackthorn Lane, Boston, PE21 9BG; or emailed to [email protected]

The closing date is noon on December 19.

Submissions should be clearly marked with the entrant’s name, age, and contact details (or of their parents/guardians if they are under 16).

It is hoped that the winners and best runners-up will receive their prizes and hear their stories read by local actors at a celebration event in January.

For further details (and rules), email [email protected]