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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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Victory Radio Pick of the Pops Story Competition
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** Open for entries from 1st May to 31st May 2024 **
Victory Online radio and Portsmouth Authors Collective have joined forces to offer a unique opportunity to new and experienced writers to have their work broadcast to thousands. Victory is based in Portsmouth but have listeners all over the UK tuning in on phones, tablets, computers and DAB+ radio.
This is a chance to showcase your writing prowess & imagination but there’s a twist! Each story must be inspired by a song title from the 1950s to the 2000s. The top ten shortlisted stories will be broadcast on Victory Radio over a two week period which offers a brilliant opportunity to writers seeking to get their work out there.
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