Children's writers over-50

Saga magazine is looking for new writers aged 50 or over who can write for older children. The winner of their competition will have their book published by HarperCollins.

Completed manuscripts of a minimum of 20,000 words and a maximum of 60,000 words in length should be presented with a synopsis of 500 words and sent to the address which will be published in the September issue of Saga magazine together with the official entry form.

The closing date for entries will be January 31, 2006. the winner will be notified by the end of March 2006 and announced in the May 2006 issue of Saga Magazine. The winner’s book will be published in spring 2007.