Creative Writing Competitions

Love writing and winning prizes? Then you may be interested in entering one or both of these competitions:

The Poetry Society has announced that The Foyle Young Poets of the Year competition 2023 is now open for entries.  This is a fantastic opportunity to further your writing aspirations, as the prize includes mentoring and development opportunities from the Poetry Society.  To enter you simply need to submit a poem of any theme, of any length and of any style and must be aged 11 to 17.  The competition deadline is 31 July 2023.  For more information and to enter click here.

Book Trust Creative Writing Competition - win amazing prizes from their writer in residence SF Said. The competition is open to anyone aged 8 and over and prizes will be awarded for "the most creative piece of writing and the most creative piece of art that is inspired by an animal, just like his books Varjak Paw and Tyger."  The winning entry for each category will receive 30 copies of Tyger plus a signed print of Dave McKean's artwork.  In addition, the first 1,000 individuals or classes to enter will receive a poster.  The closing date is Friday, 28th July.  For more information and inspiration click here.