Young Writers Competition 2026 - win £500!

University event offered by Goldsmiths, University of London

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Our writing competitions for young people aged 16-18 aim to uncover the next generation of writing talent.

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Events for School and College Groups (Ages 11-14)
Events for School and College Groups (Ages 14-16)
Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)
Teachers (CPD)
Parents
Families

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Enter any or all of our three creative competitions:

Young Writer - 1000-word short story competition, supported by academic staff in Literary and Creative Studies.
Young Anthropologist - 1000-word essay competition, supported by academic staff in Anthropology.
Young Podcaster - 3-5 mins podcast competition, supported by academic staff in Education and Lifelong Learning.

All 3 competitions have a £500 first prize, and runner-up prizes of £100. All shortlisted entries will also receive a small prize.

If you register, you'll be invited to online workshops throughout the year delivered by academics and alumni to help you hone your writing and recording skills and learn from our academic staff.

You must register for the competition and submit your final entry by the deadline of Friday 17th April 2026.

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