To mark its 50th anniversary, the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) has launched a competition to champion new writing talent.

Open to writers over the age of 18 that have not been previously published in the travel field, entrants are required to submit an 800-word article on the theme of ‘a very special place’.

First prize is a four-day travel writing holiday to Istanbul; while second prize is a trip to Berlin.

The deadline is December 31 and full details of how to submit your work can be read at this link.