Write a story, save wildlife - Young wildlife writers competition

Wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering and partners have announced a fantastic opportunity for young writers.

All budding young writers are invited to submit a story inspired by any of the animals or subjects helped by Wildlife Warrior’s conservation partners – Snow Leopards, Cheetahs or any other wild cat – or North American wildlife or wilderness areas.

Enter your story

• Who can enter? Children from anywhere in the world in the following age groups - 8 years and under, 9 – 13 years and 14 – 18  years
• How many words does the story have to be? Entries should be up to 1,000 words
• What are the prizes? Winners in each age group will receive award certificates, and a book and limited edition print signed by Pollyanna. An over all winner will then be chosen, and Pollyanna will create a painting of the animal subject of their story inspired by their writing. This painting will be published as a limited edition, and the winner will receive the number one print, signed by Pollyanna, in addition to their other prizes. The print will then be sold to raise funds for the winner’s chosen conservation partner.  
• Can I submit stories I have published? The stories must be the entrants own work, previously unpublished and submitted in English. 
• How much is the entry fee? Entry is free. 
• Can I write a true story? Work can be either fiction or factual
• When is the closing date? Closing date for entries is 31st December 2011. Winners will be announced on the 30th January 2012. 

Wildlife Warriors Conservation Partners

Your story can be inspired by any of the animals or wilderness areas helped by Wildlife Warrior's Conservation partners. Click on the links below to find out more about their work :

Panthera - Leaders in Wild Cat Conservation - they are working to save 37 species including lions, tigers and leopards.

Vital Ground Foundation - helps preserve the threatened grizzly bear and other animals through the conservation of habitat - one acre at a time.

Freedom To Roam ‘Photography Conservation Project’

Cheetah Conservation Fund - working to see a world in which cheetah live and flourish in co-existence with people and the environment.

Snow Leopard Trust - the world's leading authority on the study and protection of the endangered snow leopard.

Cheers, Maryanne