FROME  YOUNG WRITER COMPETITION

Are you a young writer? Will you be 11-16 or 17-21 on 31 May 202

The competition is open to all young writers in Key Stages 3, 4 & 6th-form, and up to 21 years of age by the 31 May 2025. Entrants must attend school/college, or live in/near, the BA postcode area.
Entry is free.
The word limit is 150 words (min) and 2,000 words (max).

Graphics may be included.

This year’s theme is FLIGHT.
Only one entry per person, please.

Entries must be emailed as a Word attachment to fromewriterscollective@gmail.com.
Please give a title but do not include your name in any part of your attached entry (only in the email).
In the email, please include your name, date of birth & school/college or home address.
You will be notified when your entry is received.
The deadline is Friday 31 May 2025. Entries will be judged in two categories: 11-15 & 16-21.
1st prize 11-15 group – £50
1st prize 16 – 21 group – £50
Cash prizes for runners-up.

The judge will be children’s author, Joffre White, author of the Frog series and Aura Boy.
(NB Joffre can be contacted about school talks and workshops via his website.)

FESTIVAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION

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Again for 2025, there is an ‘Early Bird’ offer of just £6 per story submitted for all entries made by 31 March, so do enter promptly. 

Entry forms at: https://fromeshortstorycompetition.co.uk/apply/

FROME SMALL PUBLISHERS’ FAIR

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SUNDAY 13 JULY  – Short Story Competition, Young Writer Competion & Writers in Residence Awards

More information soon.

Past Perfect – Writing Workshop with Dawn Gorman

More information soon.