Do you know a creative writer who can write a story in 500 Words or less? 500 Words 2024/25 is now closed for entries. Volunteer judging began on Monday 11 November and shortlisted entrants will ...

Sisters Kirsten and Aiyven first entered 500 Words in 2019 but unfortunately didn't get through the first round. Their story doesn't end their though. Inspired by their passion for writing and ...

Presenter Jon Kay said BBC Breakfast was "delighted to be championing 500 Words" The children's writing competition 500 Words is to be relaunched by BBC One's Breakfast programme, three years ...

Two sets of siblings have reached the final of the BBC's 500 Words competition. Sisters Zemira and Akeeva, from Oxfordshire, and brother and sister Henry and Isabella, from Hampshire, are in the ...