LOVE BOOKS COMPETITION

We want you to tell us why you love your favourite book, poem or play. Your response should be in the form of a piece of text of up to 750 words. Entrants should explain what they love about their chosen read, highlighting key areas of interest, and why they think others should try it.

We are looking for creative, passionate, and engaging responses which celebrate your love of reading.

Age groups: 13-15 years, 16-19 years, 20+ years (please note change of age categories from previous years)

Prizes: Winner for each age group receives £300; the runner-up in each age group receives £100

Entry: The competition opens on 22 March 2023. The closing date for entries is Friday 30 June 2023. Winners will be announced at the 2023 LitFest in September. Please submit your entry using the form below.  Give your text a title and include a word count.(Text up to 750 words. Please include title and word count.)

We welcome any schools, colleges and other organisations that might like to take part.
If you have any queries about eligibility, please do contact genevieve.clarke@btinternet.com

COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS

Judges’ decisions will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

One entry per person. Winners from the previous year should not enter the same age category.

We cannot accept work that has already been in published in a public forum.

Winners’ names may be published on this website and on Marlborough LitFest’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). For entrants under 18, permission will be sought.

Marlborough LitFest committee members and their families are not eligible for entry into the competition.

FAQs
1) Does my entry have to be a review?
No! You can choose how to respond to your favourite read in your entry. You might want to share your favourite characters, lines, or plot, or tell us how the text makes you feel.

2) Am I free to choose any book that I like?
Yes! You could write about a novel, a graphic novel, a poem, a collection of poetry, or a play.

3) Could I respond to my favourite book in the form of creative writing (for example, a poem)?
Yes, as long as you can still show why others should read your book, and why you love it!

4) Can I enter from outside the UK?
Yes you can but you need a UK bank account to receive your prize money if you win.

Previous winners of our Love Books Competition can be read HERE  

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