HG Wells Competition for Creative Writing
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The HG Wells Competition, founded by world-renowned BBC Aeronautics Correspondent Reg Turnill and his wife, Margaret, celebrates the life and works of HG Wells and encourages creative writing, especially among young people.
This year's theme is \"The Middle Ground\". Your story can be set anywhere, feature any characters, and be written in any style. The length is 1,500 to 5,000 words. Entries must be in English and previously unpublished.
Entry fees:
- No entry fees for those aged 21 and under.
- £10 for those over 21; £5 for students.
Prizes:
- Competition for those 21 and under: £1,000 for the winning entry.
- Competition for those over 21: £500 for the winning entry.
All shortlisted entries will be published in a quality, professionally published paperback anthology.
For more information, please visit the official competition website.
Benefits
Winners will receive cash prizes and the opportunity to have their work published in an anthology.
Eligibility criteria
Entries must be in English and previously unpublished. Stories should be between 1,500 and 5,000 words. Entry fees vary depending on age.