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D.u.f.e. stories

Unleash Your Imagination!

Introduction

Every child has a story inside them, waiting to be told. D.U.F.E. Stories is an exciting initiative designed to enable young minds to express their creativity through storytelling. Whether it’s an original creation or inspired by one of our prompts, children between the ages of 6 and 10 are invited to craft their own tales, which will be beautifully printed by Tangerine Carp. D.U.F.E. stories celebrate the unique voices and imaginative tales of our children.

  • Encourage creative thinking and storytelling skills among children.
  • Develop writing abilities and enhance vocabulary.
  • Foster a love for reading and writing.
  • Provide a platform for children to share their stories with a wider audience.
Story Guidelines
  1. Age Group:
    • Participants should be between the ages of 6 and 10.
  2. Story Length:
    • Each story must be no more than 500 words.
    • Each story will be told on 6 x A4 pages.
  3. Format:
    • Stories can be in any style that effectively tells a clear story with a beginning, middle, and end.
    • Open Sans font size 20 is recommended for typed submissions.
    • Stories should be written in English and presented on A4 page size.
    • Please send as .pdf to hello@tangerinecarp.co.uk.
  4. Themes:
    • Stories can explore any theme the child feels passionate about, such as adventure, friendship, fantasy, or mystery.
  5. Originality:
    • Submissions must be the original work of the child. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
    • Parental help is encouraged.
  6. Illustrations:
    • Illustrations are welcome to accompany the stories, adding a visual dimension to the tale.
Submission Process
  • Format:
    • Stories should be typed or neatly handwritten and sent as a .pdf documents. Ensure the child’s name, age, and a title for the story are included.
  • Deadline:
  • Submission:
Selection and Publication
  • All stories will be compiled into a beautifully illustrated collection, printed by Tangerine Carp, subject to suitability.
  • If we feel that story needs a bit more work we will let you know to get it perfect for publication.
  • All participants will receive a certificate of participation. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at www.tangerinecarp.co.uk.
  • Participants retain the rights to their own story.
Benefits
  • Confidence Building:
    • Children will gain confidence in their storytelling and creative expression.
  • Recognition:
    • Seeing their work published provides a sense of accomplishment and pride.
  • Community Engagement:
    • The collection will be shared within the community, showcasing young talent and fostering a supportive environment for budding writers.

Join us in nurturing the next generation of storytellers and inspiring a lifelong love for writing! For more information, please contact hello@tangerinecarp.co.uk.