Exposure Young Writer’s Prize 2027

The Exposure Young Writer’s Prize 2027 is a writing competition from Exposure, a youth charity that champions young people’s voices through stories, poems and articles. It invites entrants to respond to the theme of Inside/Outside and to explore the space between inner and outer worlds, whether through lived experience, imagination or a mixture of both.

Writers can submit short fiction, personal essays, monologues, poetry or experimental work, and the organisers are looking for a distinctive voice rather than polished literary perfection.

Entrants can send either a piece of prose or a small set of poems, and the competition is open to young writers who want a chance to be read and recognised. The winning writer receives a cash prize plus individual feedback and one-to-one mentoring, while runners-up receive book bundles and feedback.

Shortlisted writers, including the winners, will also be published on Exposure’s website.