Hi young writers. Just to give you an update on the Inspiring Costa Kids Competition which was very successful in 2017 with some great entries. Unfortunately, the management team at the Kids on the Costa Magazine – our partners in the competition – have had to take time out for personal and health reasons,… Read more »
Inspiring Costa Kids
Writing Tips
Well, so much for planning my writing schedule for the next few months. Business and family took over and not even thought about it yet. At least I found time to do my school planning, and looking forward to some school visits this term. Meanwhile posting some writing tips for the aspiring authors. … Read more »
Inspiring Costa Kids Writing Competition 2018 – Paragraph leads
2018 Entry paragraph leads…. Choose from one of the following paragraphs to build your story. Write between 500-800 words not including the lead paragraph. Para 1) Winding his way through the dark shadows of the overgrown trees, a pool of light finally shone through revealing the full grandeur of the house. He quietly approached the… Read more »
Terms and Conditions – Kids on the Costa Writing Competition 2018
Terms and Conditions Kids on the Costa Writing Competition 2018 #inspiringcostakids 1st March 2018 1. This competition is organised by Anna Mckann of Sharon House Publishing Ltd (UK Registered company 4840060) in conjunction with Lynne Duncan of the Kids on the Costa Magazine SL. The competition is sponsored and promoted by Emma De Acedo… Read more »
Write a story
Isn’t it very interesting that as the UK celebrates World Book Day on the 1st March, we at Sharon House Publishing, working with our partners in Andalucia, are getting ready to launch the 2018 Inspiring Costa Kids children’s writing competition. I will be back online to chat later about World Book Day, but just to… Read more »
Finalist Presentation
I thought I would upload some of the stories that I chose for the inspiring costa kids competition. This is Grace Le Chat, winner of the first prize age 11 to 13 years. Also at the presentation were Lynne Duncan – editor of The Kids on the Costa magazine, and Emma De Acedo – Marbella… Read more »
2017 Inspiring Costa Kids Finalists
The winners have been notified, the prizes awarded and now it’s time for some reflection before it all starts again. The 2017 #inspiringcostakids #writingcompetition. What can I say? It was an adventure. A learning curve and more than anything a great achievement for organisers and entrants alike. I will post a brief extract from the… Read more »
Celebration Surprise! Surprise!
O.K. Tonight is the night. Woop woop! We will be meeting at our venue in Marbella to celebrate with the winners of our 2017 competition. Afterwards, yes when we have celebrated, eaten cake and handed prizes to our winners, details of the 2018 competition will be announced. Will take lots of photos and post… Read more »
Thoughts revealed
Following on the theme of behaviour from my last blog – and the fact that I have just read a batch of children’s stories for the #inspiringcostakids competition – I was thinking of the importance of writing and drawing, whether it be a child holding the pencil or an adult. I have always said, ‘it… Read more »
#inspiringcostakids
Hi. Just a quick post to say thanks to everyone who submitted an entry to our writing competition. We are still receiving entries though the competition is now officially closed. As this is our first year we will allow a little more time – just this once – if you submit quickly…. Read more »
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