New2theScene
Competitions
Over to you!
At New2theScene, we’re passionate about unearthing fresh talent and giving emerging writers their time to shine. Whether you’ve been scribbling in secret for years or have published work elsewhere, our competitions are here to showcase your voice.
Why Enter?
- Gain Exposure: Get your work in front of industry professionals and a wider audience. Stand out with podcast interviews and biographies on a platform where people are looking for new talent.
- Boost Your Skills: Challenge yourself and grow as a writer with every competition.
- Build a relationship: Impressive entrants are invited to opportunities not advertised on the site.
- Win Big: Prizes include publication opportunities, cash rewards, and more!
How It Works
- Choose Your Competition: We host regular contests in various genres—short stories, poetry, novels and more.
- Submit Your Entry: Follow our easy submission process and let your creativity take centre stage.
- Get Discovered: Winners are announced on our website and celebrated across our platforms.
Ready to Begin?
Uncover your potential. Start your writing journey today.
£3 / month
Membership
Entry to all competitions (Novel, Short Story, Flash Fiction, Poetry… 6 in total)
Entry to exclusive member’s competitions (only for members, with publication as a prize)
Feedback on submissions (a paragraph of constructive criticism from judges)
Access to members only content (e.g. novella project)
10% off books and workshops
Current Competitions
Members Competition
Closing,
February 1, 2026
Members Competition — exclusive to subscribers of New2theScene. Support the site and gain access to four additional competitions a year, along with other member-only benefits.
Poetry Competition
Closing,
December 7, 2025
Our Poetry Competition is a great way to hone your skills, get noticed, gain confidence, get accolades for pitches to agents/publishers, work to deadlines, introduce yourself to an audience, and have fun! You’ll never regret engaging with your passion.