THE PAGE IS PRINTED 2026 – CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION

Thu 1 Jan, 12:00am

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

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.

Unleash your creativity and let your imagination run wild! Whether it’s prose that transports readers to distant worlds, poetry that stirs the soul, a script that captivates with its dialogues, a confession that lays bare the depths of the heart, a love letter that resonates with passion, or even a list that surprises and intrigues – the possibilities are endless.

But remember, the canvas is limited to just one side of A4 paper. This constraint challenges you to distill your brilliance into a concise and powerful expression. It’s an invitation to be economical with your words, to craft something that lingers in the mind long after it’s read.

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 Mon 19 Jan 2026.

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Prizes

Please note | Vouchers for UK based winners will be for Uk.Bookshop.org. Vouchers for overseas based winners will be for Waterstones.com. There will be no cash alternative.

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.

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How to enter

Please read the following steps carefully; depending on your age the submission process is slightly different.

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Follow these steps…

1. Read the competition terms and conditions at the bottom of this page.
2. Write your entry or entries and save as a pdf.
3. (For adult entries only) Click the ‘Enter Now’ button on this page to purchase the appropriate number of entries – you will need to include your order number on the submission form.
4. Click here to complete the entry form.
5. Email your one sided pdf format entry to thepageisprinted@tacchi-morris.com – please ensure that the email address you used on the submission form matches the one used to send the entry.

Please note | Over 18s that wish to submit their entry via the post may click here to download a printable version of the submission form. Once completed, please send the form and your entry to: The Page is Printed, Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, School Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD. On receipt of your form we will call you to take payment for your entry/entries.

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If you are submitting multiple entries for a group of under 18s

If you are a teacher or have involvement with a group or organisation that works with young people, you may wish to submit multiple entries on their behalf.

1. Read the competition terms and conditions at the bottom of this page.
2. Please list each entrant’s Name, Age, and Title of entry. Please also let us know the Name and Address of the school or group that you are submitting on behalf of.
3. Email the above information along with the pdf versions of the entries to thepageisprinted@tacchi-morris.com. Please ensure that the files submitted follow the following naming convention Entrant’s Name.pdf, this ensures that we can link the correct entry to the correct entrant.

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Terms and Conditions of The Page is Printed 2026

Please read through the following terms and conditions of the creative writing competition. By entering our competition you agree that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1. All entries, regardless of your age, should be no longer than one side of A4 (minimum font size of 11pt) and saved in pdf format.
2. You retain the copyright of anything you submit to the competition.
3. By submitting your entry to the competition you confirm that you have the right to submit the piece and that it is of your own creation. Please do not submit content that has been created with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI) as these types of entries are ineligible.
4. For your entry to be valid, you must complete each part of the ‘How To Enter’ section, relevant for your age category.
5. If you are an entrant aged under 18, by submitting your entry to the competition you are confirming that you have permission from your parent(s)/guardian(s) to do so and that they have read and agreed to these terms and conditions.
6. The competition is open from Wed 19 Nov 2025 to Mon 19 Jan 2026. Any entries submitted after this time will not be accepted.
7. The prizes can not be exchanged for a no cash value equivalent and cannot be sold on for profit or gain but may be transferred.
8. We reserve the right to disqualify, without liability, any entrant if we have reasonable grounds to believe that the entrant has breached any of these terms and conditions.
9. We shall keep entrant personal details for a reasonable time so that we can operate the competition. Our privacy and cookies policy can be found in the footer of our website.

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

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Don’t Forget… Creative Writing Competition Celebration Event

The Page is Printed 2026: Celebration Event takes place on Sat 28 Feb.

Anyone who has entered the creative writing competition is entitled to one free ticket. More information about this event will be released shortly.