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Always fancied writing abook but struggle to find the time - well here's a chance to write just one chapter. The Green Story is creative writing competition where you can submit your idea for what should happen next. There are three versions, adult, teen and childre's and each has a green theme. The competition is run by greenmetropolis.com an online book seller that recycles used books and supports Woodland Trust in helping to conserve, restore and re-establish our country's native woodlands. The Green Story "Encourages all readers, young and old, to think about how we can best look after the environment." It will run for 10 months, creating a book with 10 chapters which will be published as 'The Green Story' book at the end of the year with all proceeds going to The Woodland Trust. Each chapter must be written in the third person, rather than 'first person' viewpoint and should follow on from the previous winning chapter. Readers can vote on the story too. Children's story The competition is looking for a 'green' story which helps everyone think about how we can save trees and keep our environment cleaner by re-using and recycling all sorts of things, like paper and bottles, cans, books, clothes and all sorts of stuff that people sometimes just throw away. Each entry must be no more than 1000 words, and the ending must be left open, so that the story may be continued. This is how the story begins: Not too far away from where you live is a wonderful herb garden. It is a tidy and colourful place to visit, with row on row of sweet-smelling herbs and in the centre of the garden is a tall green tree. This tree is a very special place because a Tree Sprite lives there, called Willow. Teenagers story The competition is for a 'green' themed story which will encourage readers to think about how they can look after the environment and prevent further damage to the planet. The site says: "Although the green story has to be about 'green' issues, you can decide your own content - it can be as dark or as inspirational as you like. Sci-fi or romance, gothic horror or murder mystery, it's up to you. Your entry must not exceed 1500 words, and must be left open, so that the story may continue through to the next chapter." This is how the story begins: Alice in Ecoland “Alice” her mother called from the kitchen. Alice and her friend Bryony were watching a fashion show on the television. “Those coats are fantastic” Bryony swooned. “I NEED one” Alice emphasised the word ‘need’. Ms Mayfair walked in and frowned at the television. “Alice” she repeated. “Yes?” Alice grunted, her eyes remaining on the screen. On the television there were skinny women wearing chinchilla fur coats and suede boots under big flashing lights. “Alice, look at me when I’m talking to you” her mother sounded disgruntled. Alice snapped her head around so she could look at her mother, although she still had one eye on the television. “Yes?” Alice sighed. “It’s a glorious day outside” Ms Mayfair whipped the curtains open to prove it. The sun was so bright, they couldn’t see the television. “Mum” Alice groaned. “It’s too bright” “You’re no vampire, Alice” Adult story the site says: "We're looking for a 'green' themed story which inspires and challenges readers to think again about how they can look after the environment and prevent further damage to the planet. Although the green story has to be about 'green' issues, you can decide your own content - it can be as dark or as inspirational as you like! Sci-fi or romance, gothic horror or murder mystery, it's up to you." Entry must not exceed 2000 words, and must be left open, so that the story may continue through to the next chapter. This is how the story begins: Chapter One. The bunker. Her eyes already adjusted to the darkness, she squinted into the sickly flickering light, scanning the faces crowding past her for anyone familiar. No-one. She let herself be carried along with the tide of people, bustling through the narrow concrete corridor with no end in sight. Airlock doors occasionally passed on their left and right, sunk into the dank walls. She strained her neck to look above the stream of people to what was ahead. Nothing. To read the previous chapters and to submit your entry visit http://www.thegreenstory.co.uk

Always fancied writing abook but struggle to find the time - well here's a chance to write just one chapter. The Green Story is creative writing competition where you can submit your idea for what should happen next. There are three versions, adult, teen and childre's and each has a green theme. The competition is run by greenmetropolis.com an online book seller that recycles used books and supports Woodland Trust in helping to conserve, restore and re-establish our country's native woodlands. The Green Story "Encourages all readers, young and old, to think about how we can best look after the environment." It will run for 10 months, creating a book with 10 chapters which will be published as 'The Green Story' book at the end of the year with all proceeds going to The Woodland Trust. Each chapter must be written in the third person, rather than 'first person' viewpoint and should follow on from the previous winning chapter. Readers can vote on the story too. Children's story The competition is looking for a 'green' story which helps everyone think about how we can save trees and keep our environment cleaner by re-using and recycling all sorts of things, like paper and bottles, cans, books, clothes and all sorts of stuff that people sometimes just throw away. Each entry must be no more than 1000 words, and the ending must be left open, so that the story may be continued. This is how the story begins: Not too far away from where you live is a wonderful herb garden. It is a tidy and colourful place to visit, with row on row of sweet-smelling herbs and in the centre of the garden is a tall green tree. This tree is a very special place because a Tree Sprite lives there, called Willow. Teenagers story The competition is for a 'green' themed story which will encourage readers to think about how they can look after the environment and prevent further damage to the planet. The site says: "Although the green story has to be about 'green' issues, you can decide your own content - it can be as dark or as inspirational as you like. Sci-fi or romance, gothic horror or murder mystery, it's up to you. Your entry must not exceed 1500 words, and must be left open, so that the story may continue through to the next chapter." This is how the story begins: Alice in Ecoland “Alice” her mother called from the kitchen. Alice and her friend Bryony were watching a fashion show on the television. “Those coats are fantastic” Bryony swooned. “I NEED one” Alice emphasised the word ‘need’. Ms Mayfair walked in and frowned at the television. “Alice” she repeated. “Yes?” Alice grunted, her eyes remaining on the screen. On the television there were skinny women wearing chinchilla fur coats and suede boots under big flashing lights. “Alice, look at me when I’m talking to you” her mother sounded disgruntled. Alice snapped her head around so she could look at her mother, although she still had one eye on the television. “Yes?” Alice sighed. “It’s a glorious day outside” Ms Mayfair whipped the curtains open to prove it. The sun was so bright, they couldn’t see the television. “Mum” Alice groaned. “It’s too bright” “You’re no vampire, Alice” Adult story the site says: "We're looking for a 'green' themed story which inspires and challenges readers to think again about how they can look after the environment and prevent further damage to the planet. Although the green story has to be about 'green' issues, you can decide your own content - it can be as dark or as inspirational as you like! Sci-fi or romance, gothic horror or murder mystery, it's up to you." Entry must not exceed 2000 words, and must be left open, so that the story may continue through to the next chapter. This is how the story begins: Chapter One. The bunker. Her eyes already adjusted to the darkness, she squinted into the sickly flickering light, scanning the faces crowding past her for anyone familiar. No-one. She let herself be carried along with the tide of people, bustling through the narrow concrete corridor with no end in sight. Airlock doors occasionally passed on their left and right, sunk into the dank walls. She strained her neck to look above the stream of people to what was ahead. Nothing. To read the previous chapters and to submit your entry visit http://www.thegreenstory.co.uk