Young Norfolk Writing Competition

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).

Are you a teacher? Tips for involving the YNWC in the classroom and your work with young people

• 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

Entries for 2022 are now closed. Join our mailing list for news on when the competition opens in 2023!

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.