Writing
Competition country: United Kingdom
A UK short story competition where young writers submit an original work of fiction of up to 1,000 words. Open to young people aged 14–18 living in the UK. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from originality, narrative craft and highly competitive national judging.
Eligible ages: 14 - 18
School level: Young writers aged 14-18; current annual details require confirmation
Competition stages: Short story submission, judging, shortlist and winner announcement
Registration method: Individual Allowed
Fee: Free
Online / in-person: Online
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Entry requirement: Qualification or invitation required
Skill demand: Moderate skill demand
Output: Mature or multi-part output
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BBC page availability was inconsistent during this check; keep as needs-review until the 2026 entry page/deadline is confirmed.
Last checked at: 12 Jun 2026
Verification status: Verified
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