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50 Word Non-Fiction: Scotland's Stories of Friendship
Can you write a story of friendship in just 50 words?
In May, we're running a very special writing project that combines our monthly 50 Word Fiction competition and our annual call for Scotland's Stories, which this year focuses on the theme of friendship.
We're asking people in Scotland to send us a 50-word non-fiction story about their real-life experiences of friendship.
Write a 50 word story of friendship
When you think of friendship, where does it take you?
To childhood memories? To the people that allowed you to be you? To the person who was there for you when you needed them most?
To find inspiration on the theme and to find writing prompts, visit our About Scotland's Stories page.
Our 50 Word Fiction competition is also running as usual in May – head over to this month's competition page to find out more.
Get involved
Even if you've never written before, we'd love to hear from you!
We welcome entries in Gaelic, Scots and English. Submit your 50 Word Non-Fiction story using the form below.
The deadline for submissions is 27 May 2025.
Every entry will appear on our website and our favourite pieces will be published in a free book distributed during Book Week Scotland(this link will open in a new window) (18–24 November 2024), our national celebration of books and reading. Entrants can contact [email protected](this link will open in a new window) to remove their submission from the website at any point.
Please note: We can only publish stories written by those over the age of 16. Full terms and conditions apply. If you've found it difficult to write about something personal and you'd like to talk to someone about it, there are organisations that offer help and support.