Over the last five years New Writers UK has published around 120 stories and poems by young finalists of their annual creative writing competition. This competition, for the young people of Nottinghamshire, has shown the wealth of literary talent existing within the county and, as in previous years, we are delighted at the increased number of finalists. I now invite you to sit back and enjoy these wonderfully imaginative entries from 8 to 17 year old authors and poets. Julie Malone Founder and President New Writers UK