Generation Lockdown Writes

A writing competition for ages 7-17. Winners published in a book via @johncatted to raise money for @booktrust. Hosted by @amylangdown_ and @teachgratitude1.

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

@DrAshleyCook @teachgratitude1 @Booktrust @JohnCattEd @amylangdown_ We’re so glad to Hear that!

[Out of Your Head! @OOYH_poetry]

At OOYH, We love stories, we love raging rants, we love all the thoughts that you have when you’re sneaking into the kitchen in your underpants!
Thoughts can become realities when they’re expressed to an audience who are primed to hear you out. 4/4

[Out of Your Head! @OOYH_poetry]

The pandemic and austerity has led to the decimation of the arts scene and a barren future for young or unestablished creative performers. OOYH wants to provide a stage for people from all backgrounds to share their hopes, thoughts, joy and agony in a nurturing environment 3/4

[Out of Your Head! @OOYH_poetry]

OOYH wants to liven up the North-East performance scene for anyone wishing to express themselves in a creative way; providing a new and fascinating experience every month with a new theme. 2/4

[Out of Your Head! @OOYH_poetry]

Out of Your Head (OOYH) is a new monthly, non-competitive open-mic night based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

It is an event for those of us who think too much and share too little. 1/4

[Nizrana Farook 🍉 - Inactive account @NizRite]

I was honoured to judge the Age 9 category for this. A really amazing collection of young writers here. Out in March!

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

And thank you, Dan!

[Dan Smith @DanSmithAuthor]

@teachgratitude1 @amylangdown_ @JohnCattEd @lockdownwrites @Booktrust Exciting news! Congratulations to all those amazing young writers, and to you @teachgratitude1 and @amylangdown_ for all the work you've put into this project!

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

Such a lovely message from one of the authors/judges, @LisaHeathfield

[Lisa Heathfield @LisaHeathfield]

I was so honoured to be a judge for this. Every single entry had something wonderful and the standard was extraordinary. A brilliant, authentic, inspiring snap-shot of life from the Generation Lockdown.

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

Hi all! The long awaited Generation Lockdown Writes is ready to be released in March, in time for the two year anniversary of the first lockdown in England.
We are so grateful for all of the amazing entries and help from the brilliant authors. Here’s a peek at the book!

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

So close to finalising the Generation Lockdown manuscript - 121 pages of excellence!

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

@NStanoch Via email yes - but via Twitter only once we have confirmation of parental consent for every young person - so ASAP!

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

All winners have been chosen and final categories are being contacted this week - thank you so much to everyone to entered and everyone helping this come together - It’s looking amazing!

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

@luciejansen1 I’m sorry this was your experience. We had no other mentions of the website being down and so I’m not sure why this happened for you.

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

We have had thousands of entries from young people and read every single one - and have selected an amazing 50 winners, 5 from age categories 7-17 years. It has been wonderful to see such talent and receive emails from parents letting us know how happy their child is to have won.

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

And we are so grateful for Louisa’s, and all of the other writers’ help!!

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

@skylight99 Hi heather,I’m afraid there were no updates for a while,between one organiser having a baby and health things for the other,things were slow. However,every moment of work(10s and 10s of hours each)has been 100% voluntary-including that of authors.There was also no time scale set.

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

@x_saffzz Hi, if we see that you have won we will let you know.

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

Hello all!
The Generation Lockdown manuscript is officially in progress and currently over 100 pages long! We are in the process of contacting all winners of their categories. I cannot thank all of the authors/judges enough for all of their support and, of course, the entrants1/2

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

@luciejansen1 All entries that were submitted before the deadline were received. If you submitted or tried to submit after 17/07/20 then we couldn’t accept submissions.

[Mustard Stories Arts CIC @MustardStories_]

A wise person once said "Shy bairns get nowt"
We have 31% of the money we need to run W&W Vol.2
We're crowdfunding to try and create the best experience possible for our participants
Check out our brilliant/ridiculous rewards on offer!
Every little helps❤️
https://t.co/x3AX1dt41q

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

@weeksie1979 Absolutely!! As soon as I have permission from everyone in those age groups I’ll shoot you a list! If I haven’t messaged in a week or so please Dm me - with the amount of messages and organisation sometimes messages get lost!
Amy

[Generation Lockdown Writes @lockdownwrites]

@weeksie1979 If you dm me their names I can check for you once I have permission from all involved if that’s something you’d like?
Amy