My first time entering #searchlightawards - huge thanks to my writing buddies for teaching me how to format picture book text!

Entering competitions is my new found way to polish my work, gather enthusiasm, and keep on the dreaming. Thank you #SearchlightAwards

I cut it a little close with the deadline on Sunday but I have submitted to #searchlightawards! It will be a long wait until February... 🫣🤣

first ever submission to an award— so glad it’s such a lovely one 🌟 one more step in exploring MG voice!! i of course chose the start of the novel that had me fall in love with writing MG ☺️ #searchlightawards #WritingCommunity

My 3rd writing competition entry, just entered 3 stories... 3rd time lucky?! Searchlight Writing for Children Awards #searchlightawards #amwriting #WritingCommunity #kidlit #MG

Still time to enter this fab children’s writing competition - closing tomorrow!

Time is running out to enter Best Picture Book Text and Best Novel Opening for Children/Young Adults 2024 (tomorrow at 23.59pm, UK time). Once our doors close they will not open again until the longlist is announced. Good luck to all! searchlightawards.co.uk/competitions/ #WritingCommunity

I did it. I got three PBs entered into the ⁦⁦Searchlight Writing for Children Awards⁩. Thanks so much to Kim for the opportunity and to all the readers! Good luck to everyone who’s entered.

Final call for entries (closing at 23.59pm, UK time). Good luck, everyone. 🍀 searchlightawards.co.uk/competitions/

Within a moment just had a split of inspiration for this competition my second entry now in thanks for the opportunity searchlight awards good luck everyone 😀

Closes at one minute to midnight TODAY, so if you haven't entered, get your skates on and make a mad dash for the last chance saloon!

I wasn't going to enter the Searchlight Writing for Children Awards #picturebook comp this year, but decided to dust off a couple of old stories and submit them at the last minute. This is why comps are great, because they give you the kick you need to keep going. Onwards and upwards!

Good luck to all who have entered!! Searchlight Writing for Children Awards