Event Details
The competition is founded by the world-renowned BBC Aeronautics Correspondent Reg Turnill and his wife, Margaret, to celebrate the life and works of HG Wells and encourage creative writing, especially
Event Details
The competition is founded by the world-renowned BBC Aeronautics Correspondent Reg Turnill and his wife, Margaret, to celebrate the life and works of HG Wells and encourage creative writing, especially among the young. This year’s theme is “The Middle Ground”.
There are two competitions – The Margaret and Reg Turnill Competition for young writers of 21 years and under, and a competition for over 21s.
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. All submissions must be previously unpublished.
There are no entry fees for those aged 21 years and under. Over 21s must pay an entry fee of £10 or £5 for those with student id.
The competition for those 21 and under has a prize of £1,000 for the winning entry. The competition for the over 21s has a prize of £500.
All shortlisted entries will also be published in a quality, professionally published paperback anthology.
FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.
Sudowrite
We’re keen to encourage quality, so we recommend writers refine their stories before submitting using Sudowrite – a creative writing tool designed to help you rewrite, expand, and enhance your prose with ease. Whether you need help overcoming writer’s block, finding the perfect phrase, or strengthening your story, Sudowrite offers tools that support your creative flow. Visit their website to explore Sudowrite — free trials are available.
