Young Writer

Show your writing skills and let your imagination run wild!


Whether you're keen on a career in journalism or becoming an author this is a great opportunity to express yourself and get creative with the written word.

Young Writer Competition 2025-26



Using this year’s theme, participants can choose to write fiction or non-fiction, a story or a poem. It’s your chance to be imaginative.

The competition is open to young writers up to the age of 17 (as of 31st August 2025).

See the results from the last  National Final

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Young Writer 2025 National Final

more The standard was high and the talents of such young people are astonishing !

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