Together with Writing on the Wall, National Museums Liverpool are running a writing competition this summer to creatively delve into the narratives that have been explored by Liverpool Black History Research Group when researching the historic Canning Dock.
The stories of Canning Dock can be told through many lenses. The dock had a key role in the development of Liverpool and much of the modern world, it’s deeply embedded in Liverpool’s Maritime history, and it had a pivotal role in the transatlantic slave trade.
So, get your pens at the ready, and choose from four prompts by writer Phil Olsen to help shape your story.
Competition Information
- The competition is open from 28 July – 5 September
- Age categories: under 11, 11 – 17, 18+
- Word count: 500 maximum
- Prizes will include NML membership for a year, a book bundle from Writing on the Wall and a voucher to spend at NML shops and cafes.
- To get you thinking, writer Phil Olsen has created a series of prompts and writing exercise to help you structure your short story.
Visit liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/flashback-canning-dock-flash-fiction-competition for all the information you need on the writing themes.