Young Writer Competitions

Our writing competitions for young people aged 16-18 aim to uncover the next generation of writing talent.

Registration has closed for this year's competition and judging is underway. We hope to announce our shortlist in late June.

We are planning to launch registration for the 2025/26 competition in autumn.

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For those interested in writing about identity and culture.

A short fiction competition for creative writers and storytellers. Your story can be any genre or style.

If you are in need of some inspiration, read our previous winners' entries.