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Writing Competitions
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Voices of Tomorrow — Poetry Contest
Write a poem (max 40 lines) on the theme 'Tomorrow's Echoes'. Open to all ages and nationalities. Winner published in the Xhale Anthology.
Deadline
📅 June 15, 2026
Prize
🏆 £200 + Publication
Submission Guidelines:
- ✦Maximum 40 lines
- ✦Original, unpublished work only
- ✦Theme: 'Tomorrow's Echoes'
- ✦One entry per person
Flash Fiction Challenge
Tell a complete story in 500 words or fewer. Any genre, any theme. The best flash fiction will be featured on the Xhale Reading Hub.
Deadline
📅 July 1, 2026
Prize
🏆 £150 + Feature on Reading Hub
Submission Guidelines:
- ✦Maximum 500 words
- ✦Any genre or theme
- ✦Original work only
- ✦Up to 2 entries per person
How It Works
Choose
Pick a competition that inspires you and read the guidelines carefully.
Write
Create your original piece following the theme, word count, and format.
Submit
Send your entry before the deadline. Winners are announced on our socials.
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Past Competitions & Winners
Write the World — Essay Contest
March 2026
Midnight Verses — Poetry Slam
January 2026
Short Story Showcase 2025
November 2025
Haiku for Humanity
September 2025
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