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  Full details  Introduction The Chaucer Heritage Trust is very pleased to launch its ninth annual writing competition for schools and home educated students inspired by the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, considered by many England’s greatest medieval poet. The special theme of the competition is ‘Happily ever after?’ Who can take part? The competition is open to all students of school age including not only those in schools and college communities, but also students who are home educated and in any other young people’s community organisations. The three age groups are: Junior – 5-10 years old Intermediate – 11-14 years old Senior – 15-18 years old Age on 28 February 2026. Competitors must include their date of birth on the entry form. Competition Guidelines Choose ONE of the following: Write a poem or story that ends happily Write a poem or story that ends happily, but not for everyone Write a description (in verse or prose) of a chara...

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 Full details  At the edge of another summer. At the edge of a fallow field. At the edge of day. Waiting For last light of dusk To call all the children Home. from Summer (16’) by Rachel Tzvia Back  You might have heard Vivaldi's Four Seasons , but did you know that the musician wrote sonnets to help him map out his seasonal concertos? Or that nearly 300 years later, composer Max Richter released a new version of Vivaldi's Four Seasons as a modern retelling? In 2026 Swaledale Festival will explore the four seasons through music, visual art, words and more.  What do the seasons mean to you? We want to hear! Swaledale Festival invites you to share your poetry inspired by the seasons. This exciting open call brings together and celebrates the creativity of people of any age, stage, background or experience level - from longstanding professionals to total newbies - putting new work at the heart of the Festival. Everyone is welcome. What are ...

 Full details  The Kelpies Prize for Writing and Illustration 2026 is now open for entries! Are you a writer or illustrator based in Scotland? Do you have a passion for children’s books and stories to tell? Then we want to hear from you! The Kelpies Prize for Writing and Illustration is for writers and illustrators in Scotland who want to start a career in children’s books. Our prize package includes a mentorship with our experienced editorial or design team, consideration for a publishing deal, plus £500 cash, which we hope will help our winner take their first steps as a children’s author or illustrator! If that sounds like you, click the relevant button for full details on how to enter the Kelpies Prize for Writing or the Kelpies Prize for Illustration . We welcome entries to the Kelpies Prizes from people whose backgrounds are not well represented in children’s books , including under-represented ethnic backgrounds, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, minor...

  Full detail  Single works of fiction or nonfiction, including scripts and screenplays, from 17,501 to 29,000 words should be submitted using this form.  Graphic novels should run 41 to 85 pages.  A single poem between 16 and 20 pages is also accepted.  Story, essay, and poetry collections are not accepted in this category. Submissions that do not meet these guidelines will be declined without review.  

 Full details  Please note that we have additional perks and leeway for WRITER LEVEL MEMBERS , highlighted in GREEN , granting access to special content and bonuses in the submission process, plus it helps keep the lights on and pay all yee writers! Speaking of 'Members', (Imagine some yokel hollering from the back of city council meeting, "Point of clarity!") we have two terms that you should note the difference: "Subscriber" means our free, basic subscription. "Member" means our paid, annual membership. Click on our Member's page to learn more about the different tiers and perks for each. Boom, now you're informed. Story Guidelines:       Attention storytellers: we just want good stories! There are no restrictions on genre: fantasy, sci fi, memoir, fiction/nonfiction, etc - we don't care as long as it's written and told with quality and care. The story itself cannot exceed 7,000 words (except for WRITER level Memb...

 Full details THE FROGMORE POETRY PRIZE 2026 Sponsored by the Frogmore Press www.frogmorepress.co.uk The winner of the Frogmore Poetry Prize (founded 1987) will receive two hundred and fifty guineas and a two-year subscription to The Frogmore Papers . The first and second runners-up will receive seventy-five and fifty guineas respectively and a year’s subscription to The Frogmore Papers . Shortlisted poets will receive copies of selected Frogmore Press publications. Previous winners of the Prize are: David Satherley, Caroline Price, Bill Headdon, John Latham, Diane Brown, Tobias Hill, Mario Petrucci, Gina Wilson, Ross Cogan, Joan Benner, Ann Alexander, Gerald Watts, Katy Darby, David Angel, Howard Wright, Julie-ann Rowell, Arlene Ang, Peter Marshall, Gill Andrews, A K S Shaw, Sharon Black, Emily Wills, Lesley Saunders, Sarah Barr, Eve Jackson, Polly Walshe, Ron Scowcroft, Margaret Wilmot, Laura Jenner, Lynda Plater and Kathy Miles. Adjudicator: Mike Bar...