Get Creative - Spark Young Writers

We’re missing seeing you at our monthly sessions. So, we’ve asked our lead writers to come up with some ideas of things that you can do.

Let us know how you get on! And don’t forget that you can submit your writing (500 words or less) to our magazine. Click here to find out how.

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Get Writing

If you’d like to submit a piece of your writing for possible inclusion in the magazine, please see the Get Involved page to see more details. This magazine is published online three times a year: summer (June/July), winter (October-December) and spring (February-April) terms.

Join a Group

With groups across the West Midlands, including 2 online-only groups, there will be a Spark Young Writers group near you.

Groups are open to young writers aged 8-17 who are interested in any type of creative writing.

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Wondering how you can keep writing, even after you’ve finished studying? Join us for the opportunity to gain insider knowledge.

Young Writers Magazine

Submit your writing for publication in our Spark Young Writers Magazine.

Exclusively for young people aged 8 – 20.

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