2026 is the National Year of Reading, an important opportunity to strengthen reading for pleasure and encourage people to Go All In, because if you’re into it, read into it.
However, readers need writers!
If you’ve got something you’re really into then we're calling on you to unleash your inner author and write a piece of flash fiction to share with the world.
- Open to young people in 2 categories: S1 to S3 and S4 to S6.
- Winners will be awarded their prizes at the Midlothian Young People’s Awards at Rosslyn Chapel on Tuesday 24 November 2026.
- In celebration of Rosslyn Chapel's 580th anniversary, your story must be no more than 580 words.
- Submit your story using this online form by Monday 2 November 2026.
Got questions? Contact us at youngwriters@midlothian.gov.uk.
