Well, how blooming marvellous it was to wake up this morning and discover that “Mrs Tipton’s Tulips” had received an Honourable Mention in this fantastic Kids Lit competition.
#50preciouswords, created by children’s writer, Vivian Kirkfield, is an annual competition which requires each entrant to tell a complete story, with a beginning, middle and end in 50 words or under. Harder than it sounds, believe me!
This contest reminds the writer (especially Picture Book writers) that every word should matter! With a target of 50 or less, you have to consider your words very carefully and not waste a single one! What a great way to practice being succinct!
Anyway, hope you enjoy my little story about a mistake that led to a whole community coming together, inspired by my love of Tulips!
Mrs Tipton’s Tulips
“Thirty-three boxes of tulip bulbs?” says Mrs Tipton, “I only ordered three!
Must be that sticky lap-top key
An idea sprouts.
An autumn planting-party on the village green.
Teapots.
Milk churns.
Even an old tin bath.
Spring arrives.
A village wins ‘Britain’s Best-In-Bloom.”
Mistakes make great compost.
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Congratulations on your story’s Honorable Mention! It must be really hard to write such a such story, but you did a great job! I like it and it’s spring theme, for sure!
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