Love writing? Aged 11-18? We’re looking for the freshest, boldest words in Norfolk.
Send us stories, lyrics, narrative for games, graphic stories, poems, spoken word, scripts, podcasts, plays, articles, journalism or essays!
You can enter up to six pieces of writing, and audio entries are also welcome across all entries (except graphic novels).
Entries for the 2022 competition are now open!
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- Individual prizes
- Mentoring opportunities
- The chance to have your work performed and published
Word limits
The word limits are as follows:
- Stories, lyrics, narrative for games, poems, spoken word, scripts, podcasts, plays, articles, journalism, essays – one side of A4 or up to 40 lines
- Graphic stories – up to four sides of A4
Audio entries can be up to five minutes in length.
How to enter
To enter, you must be aged 11 to 18 and be living and/or studying in Norfolk, or your school or home address has an NR postcode.
You can enter up to six pieces of writing, and audio entries are also welcome across all entries (except graphic novels).
The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday 22 April 2022.
Got a question? Please email becky@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk
Young Norfolk Writing Competition is a partnership between National Centre for Writing, Young Norfolk Arts and Anguish’s Educational Foundation with support from Arts Council England and Norfolk County Council.
