The Academy of Children's Writers has launched their 26th Write a Story for Children Competition.
Open to everyone over 18 and unpublished, it is the most prestigious competition for unpublished authors of Children's books in the UK. Last year it attracted over 2,000 entries. With a first prize of £2,000, and £300 and £200 for second and third places, it is a 'must' competition.
Details can be found on the website at http://www.childrens-writers.co.uk/index.htm. Closing date is 31st March.