How do you feel your school will benefit from holding a mini BWA competition?

"Children will be inspired and motivated to write. They enjoy the challenge of producing an excellent piece of writing for a competition. Parents and children will be equally involved and writing quality and achievement will improve. There will be a positive impact on attainment in writing as children and staff become more focused and inspired."
Claretta Jean
Assistant Head Teacher
Downsell Primary School
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"Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes" - Benjamin Franklin

Entry deadline

The deadline for entries to the Brit Writers' Awards is 5pm on Friday 26 February 2010.


To be in with a chance of becoming one of the UK's next writing stars in the Brit Writers' Awards, you will need to submit your entry to us by 5pm on the closing date, Friday 26 February 2010. The awards ceremony takes place on Saturday 26 June 2010 at the 02 in London.

Firstly, read through the judging criteria  for the genre that's relevant to you so that you're sure about the requirements for your entry.

Make sure your BWA entry meets the criteria: download the rules now

If you are considering entering your work but still have a few questions, you will probably find the answers on FAQs: Entries - click here to view.

Best of luck!
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From the team


Message from our CEO

We've received thousands of entries!
The deadline has now passed, and we're over the moon about the popularity of the first ever Brit Writers' Awards.

Read the BWA team blog...

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