Accepting fiction, non-fiction, and poetry by writers aged 5-13 years. Quarterly digital publication starting winter 2026 with an eye to an annual physical zine in the future. Submissions accepted via a parent or teacher only.

InkSpark is a new platform for young writers to develop their craft, learn about the ins and outs of submission and publishing, and get useful tips and advice on writing. For now the focus is on multicultural voices (in English) across Europe and growing our reach beyond that. InkSpark was born from a literacy coaching context to give enthusiastic writers a space to grow their confidence and love of writing, and to share their hard work with a wider audience.

Writers aged 5-13 years old. Location doesn't matter as long as the writing is in English.

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Open for submissions for short fiction (up to 2,500 words) and flash fiction (up to 1,000 words) on any subject.

For our first issue, any genre will do! Write about what you love right now.

Broad feedback will be offered. Not all submissions will be accepted; work should be edited for spelling, grammar and clarity before submitting.

Authors must be aged 5-13 years. 
An adult must submit on the author's behalf, with permission from a parent/caregiver.

Writing: short fiction

Open for submissions for creative non-fiction (up to 2,500 words). It could be a personal narrative/memoir, a review, or an informative essay.

For our first issue, any genre will do! Write about what you love right now.

Broad feedback will be offered. Not all submissions will be accepted; work should be edited for spelling, grammar and clarity before submitting.

* Authors must be aged 5-13 years.
* An adult must submit on the author's behalf and have the permission of a parent/caregiver.

Writing: non-fiction

Open for submissions for poetry (up to 50 lines) on any subject.

For our first issue, any genre will do! Write about what you love right now.

Broad feedback will be offered. Not all submissions will be accepted; work should be edited for spelling, grammar and clarity before submitting.

* Authors must be aged 5-13 years.
* An adult must submit on the author's behalf, with the permission of a parent/caregiver.

Writing: poetry

Open for submissions for a limited number of illustrations/photos.

For our first issue, any genre will do! Draw or create what you love right now.

* Creators must be aged 5-13 years.
* An adult must submit on behalf of the artist, with the permission of a parent/caregiver.

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