Reference for Writers

Reference request - lead or assistant writer
You have been asked to provide a reference for someone who is interested in being a lead writer (paid role) or an assistant writer (volunteer role). They will be asked to turn up on 10 pre-arranged dates to run or help run a creative writing workshop for children aged between 7 and 18 years old. They will be asked to support the young people with their writing, and join in with some fun writing games and activities. Without the support of the lead and assistant writers, it is impossible for these sessions to run.
In case we need to contact you for further clarification.
e.g. colleague, friend,
Please tell us here if you have concerns about them working with children, but also comment on their reliability, energy and enthusiasm.

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.

Our Spark Young Writers groups for September 2024-June 2025 are now available to book.

For any existing Sparks members wishing to re-enrol, please check your email.

Submissions for the 30th anniversary edition of the Spark Young Writers Magazine are now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for it’s release!

Submit to our 2025 printed Anthology here.

Full details of all Spark Anthologies can be found here.

 Check out all our ideas for writing prompts at our Get Writing tab. 

A wide selection of images, videos and Funsheets for young writers to complete.