The Lapworth Museum of Geology (University of Birmingham) is inviting entries to its Creative Writing Competition, open to young people and adults of all backgrounds.
Theme: Entries must link in some way to the Museum or its collections. This could include topics such as geology, dinosaurs, volcanoes, minerals, history or museums. International entries welcome.
Age categories and word limits:
• 5–8 years: up to 400 words
• 9–11 years: up to 600 words
• 12–14 years: up to 900 words
• 15–19 years: up to 1000 words
• 20+ years: up to 1500 words
One winner will be selected from each age group. All submissions will be anonymised for judging.
Judging panel:
• Alice Roberts – anthropologist, author and media presenter
• Hannah Burrows – poet and museum worker
• Abbie Roberts – local author and sustainability advocate
Full guidance, terms of entry and submission details are available on the Museum's website:
Deadline: midday on 31 July 2026