Writing Classes for Kids Winners!

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Squeeeeee!

Jake & Samantha win copies of 13 on Halloween & Winnemucca!

Congratulations to : 

8-12 YEAR OLD WRITERS

First place: The Unseen Blight by Jake Flinthart

13-17 YEAR OLD WRITERS

First place: Monster by Samantha Whitehouse

ADULT WRITERS

Two great entries tied for first place in our adult category.

First place: A Smashing Moment by Michelle Dennis Evans

First place: Mary by Michaela Sanderson

Highly Commended: Grey Water Gruesome by Kaye Baillie

Some of the criteria Dee used in judging this month’s competition were:

  • Originality of ideas
  • Story’s ability to hook the reader in right from the start
  • Clarity and fluency of writing
  • Element of suspense and scariness
  • Tension in the story
  • Strength of the ending
  • Surprise elements in the story, particularly the ending
  • Character development

There were some great original ideas, some amazing plot twists and some great characters in these stories!!

Here are Dee’s Tips for the future:

  • Don’t make plots too complicated in short pieces
  • Hook your reader in right from the start. The reader has to engage with your main character straight away and care what happens to them. Start with a piece of action or a strong reveal about your main character.
  • Keep your descriptions simple but powerful – try using active verbs to set the scene rather than adjectives.

Thanks for featuring me this month Dee! I had so much fun being a part of your December Contest:) Want to get in on Dee’s next awesome writing competition? Click here!



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