Solstice Nature Prize for Young Writers
Deadline October 10 (must be received by this date), formerly October 31. Neutral free contest from Writing East Midlands gives prizes of 100 pounds in each age category (7-11, 12-14, 15-17, and 18-25 years) for unpublished nature-themed poems, stories, or blog posts by young writers residing in the UK. Send one poem, maximum 40 lines, or one prose piece, maximum 500 words, by mail or online. No simultaneous submissions. For 2026, sponsor seeks entries about any aspect of nature.
Source: https://writingeastmidlands.co.uk/young-writers-groups/solstice-writing-prize/
Published: July 21, 2026
