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Want a challenge but prefer writing to climbing mountains? Want to raise money for a chosen charity and indulge in your passion? The 2024 3 Peaks Writing Challenge has been created with you in mind!
The challenge:
Write 3 stories, 3000 words each, in 1 day. We choose the topic and give you an opening line; you write the story and submit it. 3 times. 3 peaks. 1 day.
- When? Saturday 26th October
- Time? 9 a.m. until midnight
- Entry fee? Zero (free)
- Charity? You choose a cause close to your heart
More detail:
On Saturday 26th October, at 9 a.m., participants will receive an email with an opening line for a short story. They will have until midnight to write three original stories, from three opening lines, one at a time, to complete the 3 Peak Writing Challenge.
- Each story must be 3000 words (minimum)
- Each story must start with the opening line provided
- Each story must be original and the participant's own work
- Each story must be submitted via email before the next opening line is released
- The total permitted length of time is 15 hours for all 3 stories
That equals 600 words an hour, for 15 hours, without a break…!
Confirmation of a completed challenge will be provided via email within 5 working days (or sooner, depending on volume).
Interested?
Email enquiries@new2thescene.co.uk to register as a participant.
Subject: 2024 3 Peaks Writing Challenge
Main: Your name, your chosen charity (if you've chosen yet), and copy the text 'I would like to register for the 2024 3 Peaks Writing Challenge, and accept responsibility for any money raised being donated to the charity named on my sponsor form'.
You'll be sent a pdf sponsor form and more information for the day. Once you've done this, start getting sponsors for your chosen charity.
Good luck! It's harder than you think...
Disclaimer:
New2theScene does not profit from this challenge. Entry is free.
New2theScene is not responsible for money raised through sponsorship reaching its intended charity.