The Solstice Nature Prize for Young Writers A project of Writing East Midlands (see other related projects). About The Solstice Nature Prize is a national, annual writing competition for young writers, which invites young people to take a closer look at the natural world, explore their relationship with it, or examine the challenges it faces, and write short stories, poems, and thought-provoking blogs in response. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to those in the UK ages 25 and younger. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 10 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 10 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 10 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @writingeastmidlands.comFacebook FacebookInstagram @writingeastmidlandsLinkedIn LinkedInThreads @writingeastmidlands For the Editor(s): Link to Duotrope The Solstice Nature Prize for Young Writers Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 25 responses are pending (0 min | 15.0 mean avg | 13.0 median | 53 max days waiting | 12.5 std dev) from 25 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 21 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 18 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 19:10 UTC (4 hours, 33 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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