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"Encourage enthusiasm, challenge gifted and talented writers provide other audiences for writing"
Debbie Monteiro
Deputy Headteacher
Rookery School
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"Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one's own sunshine" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

FAQs: the judging process

Who are the judges for the Brit Writers' Awards Unpublished 2011?

Our judges are high-profile people from the world of publishing and media. We don't have the definitive line-up yet, but for an idea of the diversity and calibre of our judges, check out who took part in 2010.

How will the judging process work?

To learn how our judges will be assessing your writing, please see our Judging criteria for entries

Will I get my manuscript back?

Because of the huge scale of this writing competition, we cannot return your manuscript to you. Please make sure that you keep hard copies of your work and always back up your electronic copy.

Is there a right of appeal?

No, sorry. The judges' decision is final.

Find the answers to other frequently asked questions.


From the team


We did it!
Our first ever Brit Writers' Awards Unpublished ceremony has taken place and nine new writers have been awarded with prizes. We're busy reflecting on the amazing journey that was BWA 2010 and preparing ourselves for 2011.

Read the BWA team blog...


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