Welcome to NewWriters.org.uk
At NewWriters.org.uk, we curate the best and most trusted current and upcoming writing competitions for writers in the UK and internationally — including flash fiction, short stories, poetry, novels, and non-fiction. Each competition listing includes the deadline, prize details, word limit, entry fee, and eligibility so you can quickly decide which contests fit your writing goals.
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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Future Scholar Foundation Short Story Competition
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The Future Scholar Foundation hosts monthly short story competitions for elementary and middle school students. Participate to win gift cards, have your story published on an international stage, and receive FREE feedback.
The Future Scholar Foundation is an international nonprofit platform with a mission to inspire students around the world to harness the magic of writing and facilitate impactful change in their lives and communities. They have impacted over 6,000 students from over 30 countries, and their work has been featured on The Seattle Times, NorthWest Asian Weekly, and ELA Brave and True. They have been supported by professionals from Stanford University, Yale University, The New York Times, and more.
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