The aim of the green stories writing competitions is to try to create a cultural body of work showcasing green solutions to a mainstream audience via fiction. Because it is so difficult for new writers to break into film or TV we are now focussing our competitions on formats that offer better opportunities for new Read More
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Talk on ‘writing to change the world’ at the Writers Weekend 26th June
There are four wonderful days of events and talks for writers 24-27 June including a talk by Denise Baden on writing to change the world – see https://writersweekend.uk/2021-programme/
Read moreGreen stories workshop Saturday 20th February. 3pm – 5pm free
Green Stories Workshop –Writing about Nature and the Climate with Professor Denise Baden. This workshop will give tips on how to write to change the world. Sign up for the free event by clicking here
Read moreTalk by Prof Denise Baden on how to write to inspire change 20th Feb 3pm (free)
If you’re interested in entering the green stories writing competitions (TV/radio – Aug; novel -Dec) sign up for a free event where Denise Baden Prof of sustainable practice talks on how to write to inspire change Sat 20th Feb 3pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-stories-tickets-135707726463
Read moreWinners announced for children’s novel competition
We are pleased to announce the following winners for our novel for children competition. Pre-school: The Doo-da Hoo-Ha by Fiona Barker This is awarded first prize for the pre-school group as it has a great message. We had numerous entries which looked at plastic in oceans from the perspective of animals caught up in it, Read More
Read moreNew competitions for 2021: TV/radio series (Aug) and Novel (Dec- tbc)
Next competition: children’s fiction: deadline 14th September 2020
For more details see http://www.greenstories.org.uk/stories-for-children/
Read moreNext deadline: stories for children 14th Sept 2020
For details see http://www.greenstories.org.uk/stories-for-children/
Read moreNext deadline – adult novel 2nd July 2020
We are looking for a synopsis and 3 sample chapters for stories that meet our green stories criteria by 2nd July – see http://www.greenstories.org.uk/full-length-novel/
Read moreNext deadline – Quick Bites – 8-10 minute episodes 4th June 2020
Deadline: now extended to 4th June 2020 Length: Your series can extend for as many episodes as you wish, but the episodes should be 8-10 minutes each (suitable for new platform Quibi – designed for mobile phones) and our judges will read three of them. Please send a minimum of 3 episodes and an outline Read More
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