If you love writing stories and you’re aged 19 or under, why not enter the Henrietta Branford Writing Competition 2013.  Each summer the winners of the best six stories are invited with their families to attend the Branford Boase Award celebration party in London. There they can meet Dame Jacqueline Wilson and the authors shortlisted for the BBA award as well as editors, publishers, agents, and other professionals in this field. Each young winner receives a copy of all of the books shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and are able to have their books signed. 

All you have to do is finish the story started by Annabel Pitcher, using no more than 1500 words.  Follow this link to her opening paragraph.  Closing date for entries Friday 26th April.