Contest to be published alongside J.K. Rowling
 

Are you an aspiring writer with a great story to tell? Can you fit it on a A5 card? Waterstone's has let us know they are holding a competition for budding writers – of all ages – to win a chance to appear alongside J.K. Rowling's latest Harry Potter prequel, and other famous writers' short stories, by having their tale published in What's Your Story.

Click here for information about the contest.

All entries must be 600 characters or less. There is only one entry per person and all entries must be submitted online by June 19. The three lucky winners will be notified on July 2. Full rules can be found at the contest link above by clicking on Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.

Winners under the age of 18 will receive a £500 Waterstone's gift certificate; those 18 and over will receive an Arvon Writing Course.

What's Your Story can be preordered now online at Waterstone's here for £5 (about $10 U.S.), and they deliver internationally. All proceeds from the book will go to charity.

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NOTE: We also have a larger, hi-res image of the last line that Jo wrote on the prequel, which you can view here in our galllery. Thanks to Waterstone's for sending it over!

Woot, sounds great. Luck to all those entering. =D

Lucky for everybody entering.

I would love to enter, because I love writing. But my english isn't perfect, well it's actually a bit poor, so.. Well, good luck to all who enters!

It doesn't say in the rules that you can't. But I've sent your question to Waterstone's just to be sure.

That sounds so cool!

I hope that anyone outside of the UK can participate as well.

Sounds great! ;P

Good question.

*dies*

Holy moly.

Edit: NICK HORNBY!

*dies again*

Oooh, this is awesome news! Good luck to all who enter!

I'd be interested to know if you can enter if you live in the States or some other country, as well. (That seems to be the burning question of the moment).

That's great. I'd love to enter.. I just might if I find some time and it is for people outside the UK as well

It sounds like a great competition :)

Sounds great. Although I am curious whether people in the United States can enter.
Good luck to everyone on SS who enters!

wow, that would be awesome to win

That's really awesome. Good luck all who enter!

thats great i might enter

I think most people would rather have the gift voucher than the writing course ;)

thanks :D

I have entered my little story in the waterstones thing!!!

I have entered my little story in the waterstones thing!!!
I like writing and if i win thatd be awesome!! i doubt i will but its nice to think i have a chance!!

Good luck to all entrants!

another contest....interesting one.

that's awsome and i'm gonna enter. hope somebody from here wins. i've been working on a book and i've been trying to find a way to publish it.

so awesome!!!!!!

Cool!! Good luck to those who enter!