Young Writers
Young Writers runs national writing competitions for schools, helping to turn imagination and creativity into confidence and writing ability.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
Young Writers is an organization that runs national writing competitions for schools, aiming to engage and inspire pupils' imaginations. It was founded in 1991 by Ian Walton, a poet rebelling against the elitism of the poetry world, who vowed to make it possible for poets and writers of all ages to share their work. The organization supports teachers by creating meaningful writing competitions, themes, resources, and prizes, with the goal of improving children's confidence in creative writing and seeing their work published in physical books.
History
Young Writers was founded in 1991 by Ian Walton, a poet rebelling against the elitism of the poetry world. He vowed to make it possible for poets and writers of all ages to share their work. The organization runs national writing competitions for schools, supporting teachers by creating meaningful writing competitions, themes, outstanding resources, and awarding prizes. It aims to engage and inspire pupils' imaginations, improving their confidence in creative writing and allowing them to see their writing published in a real, physical book.
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- 1Poetry & Creative Writing For Schools | Young Writersyoungwriters.co.uk
- 2Poetry & Creative Writing For Schools | Young Writersyoungwriters.co.uk
- 3Story Lab Creative Writing Competition for 7-18 Year-Olds | Young Writersyoungwriters.co.uk
- 4Story Lab Creative Writing Competition for 7-18 Year-Olds | Young Writersyoungwriters.co.uk
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