Solstice Nature Prize for Young Writers

The Solstice Nature Prize for Young Writers is now open!

Our free-to-enter national short story, nonfiction and poetry competition for young writers aged 7 – 25 is accepting entries until 31st October 2024.

With three age categories available: 7 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 17 and, for the first time, 18 – 25.

Prizes are available for first-place winners, highly commended entries and regional winners in each age category.

If you know a young writer, or you’re an early-stage writer yourself who’s looking for a new writing challenge and is passionate about the environment, this competition is just for you!