January 2022

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**Pen to Print Speech and Drama Festival**(Also incorporating the Michael Feld Writing Competition for Young People)Win a Tablet PC and your piece published by Write On!Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 1 June 2026.Winner will be decided by an audience vote at the Pen to Print Awards on Thursday 23 July 2026.How to Enter and Terms & Conditions on our website: pentoprint.org/competitionsPlease read Terms & Conditions before entering.Open to Adults and Children aged 7 and above. You can enter as an individual or as a group performance.Write and perform a piece, either a poem or a monologue. You will be judged on the writing and performance. Poems & Monologues must take no longer than 3 minutes to perform.You must be available to perform in person on Saturday 18 July 2026, 9am to 5pm at Barking Learning Centre, Barking.NB: Shortlisted entrants will be required to perform for a live audience vote to decide the winner at The Pen to Print Awards on Thursday 23 July 2025, 6.30pm to 9pm at Barking Learning Centre. ... See MoreSee Less

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**The Pen to Print Book Challenge**Calling all aspiring writers - can you write a novel in a year?If you have an idea for a novel that you would like to write or have written a book and not sure what the next stage in the process is, this is for you. To enter send in your book idea we will review the entries with industry experts. Writers of the best ideas will be selected to be mentored by a professional writer who will work with you to complete your book and make it ready for publication. Your commitment is to 12 months of free mentoring during 2027. If you have been shortlisted we will contact you in December 2026.FREE To EnterClosing Date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 30 September 2026.Win a Tablet PC.All selected finalists will receive a year of fee mentoring and have the opportunity to get their completed book published, a package worth over £5,000.Visit www.pentoprint.org/competitions for full terms & conditions and how to apply.Please read T's & C's before submitting. ... See MoreSee Less

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**Pen to Print Short Story Competition**Win a Tablet PC and your piece published by Write On! MagazineClosing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 23 March 2026.Winner will be announced at the Pen to Print Awards on Thursday 23 July 2026.How to Enter and Terms & Conditions can be found on our website: pentoprint.org/competitionsPlease read T's & C's before submitting.You can write a short story on any subject but it should not be no more than 2,000 words long. ... See MoreSee Less

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Write On! Issue 11 OUT TODAY

Write On! Interviews: Writer Gloria Maloney

Write On! Features: I Started Writing By Accident by Lulu Allison

Showcase: Don’t Be Silly + Thank You To A Stranger + The Monument + How Can I Not + A Weighty Matter

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Nonsense Poetry

Monday Moments: Childlike Genius

Write On! Interviews: Writer Megi Adamou

Write On! With Wonder Competition – Sue Moorcroft Winners

Write On! Features: Finding Wonder by Victoria Hopkins

Showcase: White Leaves of Peace + Tram Shelter + A Maltese New Year