NCBF26 29 May - 20 June
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Today - Saturday 10 October 2026

The Solstice Writing Prize 2026

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Please note: Writing East Midlands may be closed on some days during this event.

Saturday 13 Jun Sunday 14 Jun Saturday 20 Jun Sunday 21 Jun
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About this event

The Solstice Nature Prize is a national, annual writing competition for young writers, which invites young people to take a closer look at the natural world, explore their relationship with it, or examine the challenges it faces, and write short stories, poems, and thought-provoking blogs in response.

 

In 2026, we’re looking for entries about any aspect of nature and offered prizes for winners in four age groups: 7-11, 12-14, 15-17 and 18-25 years. With regional prizes available in each age group for young writers who live in the East Midlands.

 

The Solstice Nature Prize 2026 is now OPEN! Click the buttons below to enter. Scroll down for the full entry requirements for this year’s competition.

 

Please note: We’re using a new entry system called Duotrope. You need to set up an account to enter. If you have any issues submitting your young writer’s work, please contact: [email protected]

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