BBC Radio 2's 500 Words competition has re-opened this week and runs to 7pm on Wednesday 26 February.

The One Show presenter Alex Jones is interviewing judge Frank Cottrell Boyce in a special 500 WORDS webcast on Friday 7 February. Tune in at 11.30am for top story writing tips, delivered direct to your classroom.

And you can send questions now to 500words@bbc.co.uk.