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 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.
Working Mum of the Year, Freelance PR Manager and editor of Sunday Woman, Martina Mercer is judging our eBook Award in 2021.
Publisher, Kelly Lydick, is judging the Page Turner Writing Award, hoping to discover talented new writers to publish through Pure Carbon Publishers.

See What Our Writers Say About Our Contest...

  • Helping writers to flourish

    Making the Shortlist for the Page Turner Writing Award 2024 has been a very positive experience. I'm...

  • Plus Package Submission Critique

    The level of detail in my Plus Package Submission Critique and speed at which you work is incredible...

  • Speechless to have received a 2024 finalist Badge

    To all you amazing beings at Page Turner Awards, I must express my extreme happiness for having...

  • A wonderful experience

    I entered the young writer's award 2021 after the completion of my first novel. The publishing world...

  • Your competition is top-notch
    Just a note to thank you for all you do, through the Page Turner Awards, to encourage and support...
  • Rock Tarpeian

    I'm grateful and honored that my Native American Action Adventure, "Rock Tarpeian" was chosen as a...

  • What A Wonderful Experience

    The PageTurner crew does a fantastic job of keeping entrants notified of the process and of creating...

  • The Emerald Diaries - Secrets of an Irish Clan

    The people working here (Paula and Ken especially) are very responsive, friendly and helpful.

    I...

  • Thank you to the team at Page Turner Awards

    Applying to the Page Turner Awards has been eye-opening for me. The experience has been far more...

  • Supporting Writers

    Thanks for running these awards and all you do to support writing and writers. It’s much appreciated...

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Great New Awards in Our 2025 Writing Contest

New To All Writers At The 2024 Page Turner Awards