Could Your Child Be the Next Bestselling Author? Publishing contract to be won!
We’re teaming up with Rainbow House Publishing to find Northumberland’s next young literary star with a deal worth £3000.
At Alnwick Story Fest, we’re thrilled to welcome Nicola J Rowley, founder of Rainbow House Publishing, and her nine-year-old son James (aka J W B Rowley), to share their incredible journey of turning childhood imagination into international bestsellers.
James, the author behind Sock Sloth and The Lunar Blades, has already taken the literary world by storm, proving that young voices can make a big impact. In this unique event, Nicola and James will reveal how Rainbow House Publishing brings children’s stories to life and how they’re inspiring kids everywhere to believe in their creative potential.
Why This Event Is Unmissable
If your child has a vivid imagination and dreams of writing their own book, this is the event for them. Nicola will interview James live, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at how Sock Sloth went from an idea to an Amazon bestseller.
More importantly, Rainbow House Publishing is passionate about empowering kids to see their creativity as a superpower. This session is packed with practical advice, inspiration, and tips for budding young authors—and who knows? Your child could be next!
BREAKING NEWS: A £3,000 Publishing Deal Is Up for Grabs!
Have a budding storyteller at home? Rainbow House Publishing is on the lookout for their next young author, and the winner will receive a publishing deal worth £3,000!
Here’s what you need to know to enter:
The competition is open to children aged 7-12 who live in Northumberland.
Submit the first 500 words of your child’s story and a story arc (a simple outline of how the story will develop).
Entries must be sent as a Word document and include the child’s name, age, location, and school.
Send entries to hello@rainbowhousepublishing.com with “STORY CONTEST” in the subject line.
📅 Deadline: Saturday 1st February 2025 at 5pm UK time
📢 Winner Announcement: The winner will be revealed live at Alnwick Story Fest on Saturday 1st March 2025.
This is an amazing opportunity for young writers to see their work professionally published and shared with the world.
Event Details
📍 The Alnwick Garden Pavilion
📅 Saturday 1st March 2025
🕛 12pm
🎟️ Tickets: £5 Adults. £2 Children.
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About Rainbow House Publishing
Founded by Nicola J Rowley, Rainbow House Publishing is dedicated to empowering young authors by turning their creative dreams into reality. Nicola’s mission is simple: to help children believe in themselves and the magic of their stories.
Rainbow House has already made waves with the release of Sock Sloth and The Lunar Blades, written by Nicola’s son James. These bestselling books have shown that storytelling isn’t just for adults—kids have incredible tales to tell, too!
Don’t miss this chance to inspire your little storyteller and learn how to bring their imagination to life. Join us at Alnwick Story Fest, and who knows? You might just witness the start of the next bestselling author’s journey.