Entering writing competitions is a key part of the writing process. Winning a competition, or even being shortlisted or longlisted, can be the break you need to get noticed by agents or publishers. Seeing your work in print for the first time is an unforgettable moment. The link below will take you to a list of writing competitions. We regularly update this document but if you spot a prize which we haven’t included, please let us know by emailing Sophie.