𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑾𝒂𝒚𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔: "𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 (1977)" -

I stumbled upon this story recently that I had written nearly 50 years ago, at maybe age 13 or 14. A stumbling effort at grit and allegory, it somehow still feels socially and politically relevant. In embarrassment and nostalgia, I share.

https://waywordsstudio.com/fiction/match-1977/

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"Get to know the physical detail of the period that you would like to write about." Wise advice for young writers of historical fiction from Elizabeth Lowry, whose novel THE CHOSEN was shortlisted for this year's #WalterScottPrize for #HistoricalFiction

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This year's prize for young writers of historical fiction, the prestigious Young Walter Scott Prize, has been won by Ellie Karlin for her story Mrs Fujita's Living Room in the 11-15 years category, and by Rosie Brooker, author of Forever England, in the 16-19 years category.

To read both winning stories see bit.ly/YWSPwin22

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Thanks to all writers who entered this year's Young #WalterScottPrize, from right across the UK! Please help us congratulate our shortlist, from which our judges will now select winning, runner-up and highly commended entries:
http://bit.ly/YWSPsl22

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