Writing Competition

The Writing Competition is back for a second edition!

Behind The Spine is an attempt to inspire you to write, and to shine a light on things that might provide a creative spark for your stories. And we want to offer you an outlet for your work.

In Series 3 we set you a writing challenge based on the lessons we’ve uncovered on this show. We broadcast the two winning entries at the mid-point of Series 4.

This time, we’re setting you a new challenge. Over Series 4 and 5 we’ve followed the preparation of adventure athlete Cazz Lander as she and her partner prepared to row unsupported around the coast of Great Britain. Remind yourself of what that challenge might feel like by listening to the two episodes in Series 4 and the bonus episode in Series 5.  Then, in no more than 1000 words, try to bring that challenge to life. Two characters, one ocean rowing boat, and the vast coastline of Great Britain. With that backdrop, and your own imagination feel free to go wild.

At the end of the series, we’ll pick a winner.  We will pay one writer £250 for the right to use their story as part of series six, and we’ll also donate the same amount to Cazz’s chosen cause, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Get in touch at info@behindthespine.co.uk