This year we are excited to have a fantastic WRITING competition
Aspiring writers of Marlow, of all ages, get your thinking caps on!
We would love for everyone in Marlow to get creative and get involved in our writing competition.
The Theme for the competition this year is "Mashed Up Fairytales, Myths and Legends". We look forward to seeing all your fantastic creations.
Let your imagination run wild - with either a story or a poem.
You have a Maximum of 500 words
There are 3 categories for entries:
- Up to 7 yrs
- 7-14 yrs
- 14 + (adults also welcome)
Shortlisted entrants will be invited to our prize giving at the Carnival in Saturday 11th September at 2.45pm, where you will be able to ask our judges questions and the winners will be revealed.
Entries can be delivered to the Marlow Bookshop, write your name, age and email address on the back of your entry.
We would love for everyone in Marlow to get creative and get involved in our writing competition.
The Theme for the competition this year is "Mashed Up Fairytales, Myths and Legends". We look forward to seeing all your fantastic creations.
Let your imagination run wild - with either a story or a poem.
You have a Maximum of 500 words
There are 3 categories for entries:
- Up to 7 yrs
- 7-14 yrs
- 14 + (adults also welcome)
Shortlisted entrants will be invited to our prize giving at the Carnival in Saturday 11th September at 2.45pm, where you will be able to ask our judges questions and the winners will be revealed.
Entries can be delivered to the Marlow Bookshop, write your name, age and email address on the back of your entry.
JUDGES
We feel incredibly lucky having 2 local authors judge the writing competition, they can't wait to read all your fantastic creations.
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Robert Thorogood
Robert is the creator of the very popular 'Death in Paradise' series for the BBC, and while he still works on the TV show (series 11 is currently filming in Guadeloupe), he also writes stand-alone Death in Paradise novels featuring the show’s first detective, D.I. Richard Poole.
Robert has also adapted the spy thriller Trackers from Deon Meyer’s novel for Sky Atlantic. His latest project is well known and loved by all Marlovians, a light-hearted murder mystery novel called 'The Marlow Murder Club' that’s set in our hometown of Marlow, the finest town in Britain. |
Julie Carlyle-Hoggan
Julie Carlyle-Hoggan has lived in a cottage in Marlow for 20 years. Her working life has involved a myriad of roles....from waiting tables on Sydney Harbour to archiving at The Bodleian Library, from managing Mencap residential homes to serving pints and Tom Kerridge pies at The Butcher's Tap. She has also loved working alongside the children of Marlow for several years at Jack and Jill Preschool and more recently at Holy Trinity School.
Julie has three favourite achievements in life, two of which are her teenage sons. The third is the publication of her book for young children - The Wingtip Elfins. It is a read-aloud story exploring kindness, courage, truth and mindfulness. Julie believes firmly in writing for your own enjoyment and fulfillment without fear or judgement. She encourages anyone with a passion for writing to simply 'be yourself and write.' |
