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how to send us YOUR story.
Everything you read in 'Your stories' is written by adults like
you who are working to improve their essential reading, writing
and numeracy skills across the UK.
Go straight
to the form.
Can I write about anything?
Yes! You can write about your family, your pets, your work, your
holidays .... we don't mind. If you're feeling imaginative why not
write a story, or a poem?
How long should it be?
There is no minimum length, but pieces shouldn't be longer than
500 words. That's about the same as one side of A4 paper.
Can I get my story back?
Sorry, but we can't return your story to you once you have sent
it in, so please keep a copy of it for yourself.
Please note that the BBC does not accept any responsibility for
late or lost entries due to the Internet or postal service. Proof
of sending is not proof of receipt.
Are there any rules?
Yes there are:
- You must be over 16 and you must live
in the UK
- You must also be studying to improve your
essential reading, writing and/or maths skills
- Your story must be your own original work
- Your story must not break the rules of
copyright or any other intellectual property rights, rights of
privacy or any other rights of any third party
- Your story must not say anything bad or
untrue about a real person
- Your story must not previously have been
published, distributed or broadcast in any medium
- Your story must belong to you absolutely
By submitting your story you grant the BBC and
those authorised by the BBC the exclusive right to publish, distribute
and broadcast your story world-wide in any medium whatsoever, including
without limitation electronically on our website, by audio stream
or radio transmission.
Is there a prize?
We will contact everyone who sends us a story to thank them and
to let them know whether their story is going to be published (so
don't forget to include a telephone number or email address!). We
reward the writer of every story that is published with a
Skillswise calculator, spellchecker and pen.
Are you ready? Get writing!
If you have a question about 'Your stories'  contact
us.
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