page turner writing awards international writing contest

Have Your Writing Discovered By Industry Professionals!

Connecting authors (in our Book Award), screenwriters (in our Screenplay Award) and writers (in our Writing Award)
with industry professionals.

page turner writing awards international writing contest for all writers

International Writing Awards Now Open!

Closes 30 Jun 2025!

Enter your writing in 2025 to win US$6000 in cash prizes.

Enter 2025 Awards

Check all 2024 results.

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Book Award

Win prizes worth £40K. Hundreds of authors have previously won prizes.

Book Award

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Screenplay Award

Have your script optioned for film or win an LA literary manager.

Screenplay Award

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Writing Award

Literary agents & publishers looking for writers, plus win a writing mentorship prize.

Writing Award

The Benefits of Entering Our Contest

Recognition


Our writing contest exposes your work to a wider audience, including agents, publishers, and other industry professionals. Being shortlisted leads to valuable connections and opportunities. Winning or placing can open doors and build your reputation.

Success Stories

Invaluable Feedback


Our writing contest offers professional feedback from experienced editors and judges. This feedback can be invaluable in identifying your strengths and weaknesses as a writer, helping you refine your craft and elevate your writing to the next level. New for 2024, see your submission scores.

See Your Scores

Confidence Boost


Winning or placing well in our writing competition is a significant confidence boost for any writer. It can provide validation of your skills and talent, motivating you to continue writing and pursuing your artistic goals. Most of our writers experience a huge boost!

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Meet Some Of Our Judges!

We have a prestigious judging panel of successful authors, literary agents, publishers and film producers waiting to judge your creative work.
See all our judges

Pulane Irene Chaka is judging Page Turner Awards Book Award for aspiring authors who are looking for their published work to be recognized by industry professionals.

Pulane Chaka

Pulane (Laney) Chaka is judging Page Turner Awards Book Award for aspiring authors who are looking for their published work to be recognized by industry professionals.

She is a seasoned journalist and editor known for her keen editorial eye and storytelling prowess. As a former Editor-in-Chief

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Literary Agent, Kirstie Long, is judging the Page Turner Writing Award in the hope of finding new writers to represent!
Lalitha Ravindran is the founder of First Forays Literary Agency, and is judging the Page Turner Writing Award in the hope of finding new writers to represent.
 Falguni Jain is judging the Page Turner Awards international writing contest.
Award-winning writer and adventure world traveller, Ruth Millington, is judging the Page Turner Book Award
Pulane Irene Chaka is judging Page Turner Awards Book Award for aspiring authors who are looking for their published work to be recognized by industry professionals.
Experienced editor, Jenny Rarden is judging the Page Turner Book and Writing Awards and is excited to be involved with this unique international writing contest.
The Vice President of Development at the ISA, Felicity Wren, is judging the Page Turner Screenplay Award in 2023 and looking forward to finding screenwriters with voice and exceptional talent.
Publisher, Kelly Lydick, is judging the Page Turner Writing Award, hoping to discover talented new writers to publish through Pure Carbon Publishers.
Working Mum of the Year, Freelance PR Manager and editor of Sunday Woman, Martina Mercer is judging our eBook Award in 2021.

See What Our Writers Say About Our Contest...

  • Great opportunity for all writers!

    Being a finalist in the Page Turner Awards has been such an immense boost! So appreciative of...

  • A Moment of Gratitude and Excitement: The Goddess's Wards Named Page-Turner Awards Finalist!

    Today, I am overwhelmed with joy and excitement as I share some incredible news with you. My book,...

  • Stellar Awards With Genuinely Supportive Communication

    I’m incredibly honoured and grateful for the three awards my children’s books received from the...

  • Stunning!

    We know that it must take loads of work and dedication to organize and run Page Turner Awards. Thank...

  • You strive to help writers and authors

    I just wanted to thank you for the great job you did with the Awards Ceremony. It means so much to...

  • Learnt So Much From Pitch Boot Camp

    Thank you for all the help and the great material on the Perfect Your Pitch Boot Camp. I really...

  • "Growing Up Gay Stories"

    A sincere Thank You to Paula and the Page Turner Awards team for finding the courage to bring...

  • A Class Act

    The Page Turner Awards team of Ken and Paula Sheridan is a class act in a literary scene which now...

  • Blown Away by Page Turner Awards!

    I am a veteran of book awards, and managed to even win a few, but I have never received anything for...

  • Dedicated to the writing community

    Paula and Ken, just want to say a big thank you for all your hard work and time organizing and...

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Great New Awards in Our 2025 Writing Contest

New To All Writers At The 2024 Page Turner Awards