Scout Story submissions

TIPS ON WRITING YOUR STORY Answer the following questions and you will have a great start to your story. Where you are disclosing information that could personally identify somebody, such as their name, date of birth you should seek their permission first. In the case of a young person, this permission should come from their parent/guardian/carer. This permission should make it clear that The Scout Association may use this information in its media and communications work. Who? Who is involved — your Group or District, a supporting organisation or company? Who does your news affect/who does it benefit? What? What is new? What have you completed or taken part in? Why? Why is this story of interest — what does it say about Scouting that is new or surprising? Where? Where is this happening? Please provide a postcode if you have one When? What is the timing of this? Does this add significance? As a starting point, writing down the answers to these questions can be helpful. It’s then a matter of putting them together in short punchy sentences. That sounds simple, but can be quite challenging. If you can’t get the words right straight away, keep trying.