Do you have the best imagination?
Are you under 16? Do you have a great imagination? Do you want to be an Author? Do you just like to write for fun?
Get YOUR VERSION of the story published online for the world to read....
Start off by writing YOUR OWN VERSION of the first ever chapter in the Children's Chapter Chain - all you have to do is write the first chapter of a your story starting with:
Category: Kids (age range up to 9 years old) - Story Starter:
"When Mia opened the old wooden box in her grandma’s attic,
a tiny dragon sneezed—and a puff of glitter shot out of its nose!"
What happens next?
Does the dragon talk? Is it lost? Does it need Mia’s help to get home?
Write your own story to find out where the glittery dragon came from—and what magical adventure
Mia (or your own character!) goes on next!
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Category: Young Writers (age range 9-16 years old) - Story Starter:
"At exactly midnight, the mirror in Jack’s room shimmered—and his reflection blinked.
But Jack hadn’t moved."
What would you do if your reflection was alive?
Is it trying to help Jack… or replace him?
Continue the story—add your own characters, twists, and surprises.
Where does the mirror lead? Why now? What happens next?
The chapter receiving the most public votes will become part of the final published book. Then the competition will open again for everyone to have a go at writing the second chapter - however the story must follow on from the winning chapter one.
IT'S COMPLETELY FREE - SO COME ON, GIVE IT A GO - LET'S CREATE THE BEST STORYBOOK EVER.... TOGETHER...

Voting opens here on 1st July 2025