Event Details
The New Writers 100-Word Writing Competition 2025 welcomes entries of up to 100 words on any theme and from anywhere in the world. Entries can be poems or stories. The winner
Event Details
The New Writers 100-Word Writing Competition 2025 welcomes entries of up to 100 words on any theme and from anywhere in the world. Entries can be poems or stories.
The winner will receive £500 (with £200 for second place, £100 for third, and £50 each for fourth to tenth place). The ten winning entries will be published on the New Writers site and in a future New Writers Anthology.
10% of the proceeds from the competition will be donated to charity and split between First Story and The Funzi & Bodo Trust.
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.
