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

"We feel it would encourage pupils to have fun with literacy, and excite less enthusiastic pupils. It would also hopefully give us some more ideas for teaching literacy in new and exciting ways."
Rebecca Williams
KS3 and 4 Intervention Leader within English
Cheam High School
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"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart" - William Wordsworth

How to enter

How to enter your story, poem or song into the Brit Writers' Awards


Entering the Brit Writers' Awards is easy! To give you the best BWA experience possible, we've created a simple process for submitting your story, poem or song for consideration by our high-profile judges.

The first thing we would recommend that you do is to look at the judging criteria; so you are really clear about the entry requirements. Click here and scroll down to the genre of your interest.

We have introduced a simple and secure online payment system which is now live.  Firstly, you need to complete the sign up form. You will then be sent an email containing an activation link that will take you into your account and allow you to begin uploading your work.

The hardest part of the process is crafting your story, poem or song in the first place, and making sure your work is original, exciting and well-written. If you're stuck for ideas, it's a great idea to register for free access to the features area of this website and check out the features and writing tips we've compiled especially for you.

Read the entry rules and our terms & conditions
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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.

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