Now in its third year, the Caterpillar Story Prize for Children is inviting entries for the 2017 award.
The competition is for stories written by adults for children aged 7-11. The winner will spend a two-week retreat at The Moth Artists’ Residence, and receive €500. The runner up will win €300 and the third prize winner, €200.
Enter original, unpublished stories up to 1,500 words. There are no formatting requirements, but the writer’s name must not appear on the manuscript. Writers may enter by post (downloading and completing an entry form) or online.