Summer 2026 Writing Challenge open now!

Submit your work!

Summer 2026 Writing Challenge open now! Submit your work!

Check out our latest publications!

  • Time and Time Travel issue cover

    Time & Time Travel

    Autumn/Winter Writing Challenge 2026

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  • The Sun anthology

    The Sun

    Summer Writing Challenge 2025

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    Write on Time

    YWC at Longhill High School

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  • Cover of the Poetic Dreams young writers collective anthology created by students at Longhill High School. A green cover with abstract pink and yellow shapes and a photo of cliffs. Cover quote "Poetry is the freedom that we don't normally get"

    Poetic Dreams

    YWC at Longhill High School

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    Showcase

    Videos, podcasts and more…

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Young Writers Collective

Young Writers Collective is free to join for young creatives aged 11 to 18 in Sussex.

A growing collective that anyone can join to express yourself, develop your skills, and connect with other writers. Led by young writers and for young writers, Young Writers Collective is a project managed by charity Little Green Pig. 

Existing digitally and in person, Young Writers Collective members join together to express themselves how they choose to - through poetry, prose, journalism, zines, spoken word and more. We believe that writing is powerful, fun and that we all have the right to write! As we grow, there will be opportunities for workshops with professional writers and creatives, masterclasses, skills sharing, publications, and performances.

Check out our Showcase to see work from previous projects by Young Writers Collective. Explore our Inspiration section for top tips from writers!

Benefits of membership

  • Online and in-person creative workshops

  • Exclusive access to member content, including masterclasses from professional writers and artists

  • Submit and showcase your work in anthology publications

  • Opportunities to be a guest editor for our quarterly editions

  • Skills sharing and networking with other young creatives

  • Priority updates about the latest YWC Projects

  • Share your ideas for creative themes, workshops and the direction of the Young Writers Collective

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    Interested in joining?

    Young Writers Collective is open to anyone who is:

    Aged 11 to 18 years old
    Lives/studies/works in Sussex
    Wants to be part of a growing collective of young writers 

    If you’d like to find our more, or become a member please complete the Expression of Interest form

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    Submit your work for our next publication!

    The themes for the Summer 2026 Writing Challenge are ‘Gothic/Horror’ or ‘Who Am I?’

    Find out more information and read the guest editorials by YWC members here.

    Submit your writing by Monday 6th July for inclusion in the next anthology publication

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    Information for parents, carers and educators

    Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about our safeguarding policy and how we will stay in touch with you and the young people you are responsible for.

    If you have a question that isn’t answered in the FAQ please email Sally/Nikki at ywc@littlegreenpig.org.uk