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.

Name of person you are providing a reference for: *

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Your name *

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Your email address *

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In case we need to contact you for further clarification.

What is your relationship to the applicant? *

e.g. colleague, friend,

How long have you known them? *

Do you think they would be suitable for this role? *

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.

Book now for Creative Writing groups 2025 - 2026

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 now CLOSED for Spark Magazine

Submissions for the 30th anniversary edition of the Spark Young Writers Magazine are now CLOSED. Our next submission window opens late September 2025.

Submit to our 2025 printed Anthology are now CLOSED.

Full details of all Spark Anthologies can be found here.

Looking for creative writing resources?

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.

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