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Our current competition: New Writers 100-Word Writing Competition 2026 – Deadline: 30th Apr 2026. Prizes: 1st: £1,000; 4x Runners-up: £100.
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The latest writing competition from Arkbound Publishing – officially entitled ‘Exploring Scottish Natural Landscapes, Cultural Heritage, and Environmental Preservation’ – invites UK writers and poets to participate in their latest competition which explores the historical significance and cultural emphasis on Scotland’s natural landscapes. Participants are encouraged to submit works of poetry and prose, analysing and reflecting on Scottish landscape, its hand in shaping national identity, environmental preservation, biodiversity, urban pollution. They are seeking submissions exploring landscape memory, intangible cultural heritage and/or urban & rural landscapes. See the competition site for the full details.
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