Competitions are now open to new entries. Details of all of the Pen to Print competitions, how to enter and T&Cs can be found here on our website, go to pentoprint.org/competitions.

Do you fancy having a go at writing a novel?

Do you prefer keeping it brief and write short stories?

Are you a budding poet?

Why don’t you try entering one of our popular free to enter competitions? New for 2021 is The Pen to Print Audio Play Competition, in partnership with our new friends at Alternative Stories and The Pen to Print Digital Photography Competition.

The Book Challenge is making a welcome return in September 2021, along with the Michael Feld Creative Writing Competition for Young People.

Not forgetting our colleagues at LB of Barking & Dagenham who have their very own Staff Writing competition too.

Keep checking the Competitions page for details regularly, as we often run flash competitions throughout the year.

What are you waiting for, pick up your pen and get writing!

All our competitions have a specific criteria for entry and Terms & Conditions please do read them carefully before you enter.

For all enquires, please connect with us by email: pentoprint@lbbd.gov.uk