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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Learning Resources page

Part of our offering for young people, parents, teachers and anyone with a young person in their life, our Learning Resources page features free pre-recorded creative writing workshops, all tutored by some of today's most exciting writers.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Quay Words Young Writers’ Flash Fiction Competition 2025

Win cash prizes and see your writing published - the annual Flash Fiction competition for 10-18 year-olds is now open. The theme this year is ‘Generation’ and they're looking forward to reading the stories that light up your imagination. It’s completely free to enter and they are fascinated to see the creative stories you will generate. The deadline for entries is Sunday 11th May 2025.

The Quasar Prize

The Quasar Anthology and Writing Prize is a chance for young writers in the East Midlands to get their writing published. They are looking for your best story or poem on any theme. There are three age groups for submissions: 10-14, 15-17 and 18-25 years. The first-place winner in the 18-25s age group will receive a free Arvon residential course.

First Draft

First Draft is a new event aimed at writers, no matter your experience. Whether you’ve finished your very first script that nobody else has seen, or you’re already in the early stages of your career, at First Draft you’ll connect with the writing community and develop your voice. Speakers from across the TV industry and beyond will come together to create a programme of talks and masterclasses designed to help inspire writers to create their next great project. Location: Soho Theatre Dean Street, London, W1D 3NE. Date: Thursday 27 March 2025

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