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Arts Richmond's annual writing competition for all young people in Richmond. Deadline for entries: Friday 4th December 2026. Arts Richmond Young Writers Festival is open to all young people who either live or attend schools or clubs in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. It is a chance to demonstrate writing skills, specifically short stories or poems. Entries are judged in four age groups with prizes for all winning entries. In addition, the shortlisted entrants from all the age groups are invited to a gala awards event at a prestigious venue in Richmond on Sunday 21st March 2027 where their work is performed on the stage by a group of young drama students. This involves the poetry and short stories written by around 40 pupils. We also produce and sell a professionally printed anthology of all shortlisted pieces. For all entry rules and forms: https://artsrichmond.org.uk/arts-richmond-events