THE PAGE IS PRINTED 2023

Page is Printed - Creative writing competition

Pens at the ready, our annual creative writing competition is back!

This competition has now closed. If you’ve ended up here, were you looking to view our 2024 competition? If so, please click here for our ongoing creative writing competition.

Write in any genre: prose, poetry, script, a confession, a love letter, a list… be bold, be imaginative, but contain your entry to just one side of A4.

Our panel of judges will be looking for something that dares to be different and most importantly something that comes to life when it is read aloud.

The deadline for the creative writing competition is Sun 22 Jan.

Prizes

Somerset Prize | £100
Somerset Under 18s | 3x £25

Open Prize | £100
Open Under 18s | 2x £25

Best on the Night | £25

How to enter

  • Write your one page entry
  • Download and fill in our submission form. PDF version | Word version
  • (For adults) Click the ‘Enter Now’ button and purchase the appropriate number of entries
  • Email your 1 sided entry and the completed submission form to thepageisprinted@tacchi-morris.com or follow the posting instructions on the form

Please note | Adults and Under 18s residing outside of Somerset will only be eligible for the Open Prizes. Residents of Somerset will be eligible for both Somerset and Open prizes in their corresponding age category.

Creative writing competition

So what are you waiting for? Enter your masterpiece now!


Don’t Forget… Creative Writing Competition Celebration Evening

The Page is Printed 2023: Celebration Evening takes place on Sat 25 Feb, 7:30pm.

Anyone who has entered the creative writing competition is entitled to one free ticket. For more information or to book more Celebration Evening tickets visit the event here.


  • ENTRY FEE: One entry £5, three entries for £10
  • ENTRY FEE OFFERS: FREE entry for Under 18s (one entry only)
  • ENTRY DEADLINE: Sun 22 Jan
  • AGE GUIDANCE: n/a