Overview
This section gives the opportunity for anybody interested in writing their own original works to submit them for adjudication. Entrants can be of any age. The winning entries (those gaining 1st place) will be displayed in Nuneaton Library after the presentation.
Adult and Junior Section Secretary
Mrs Joan Wilson,
3 Green Lane,
Grendon,
CV9 2PL
Tel: 01827 716809
E Mail : [email protected]
Original Writing Syllabus Download
Original Writing Syllabus 2025 Download the section syllabus here: Original Writing 2025
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Each section syllabus includes the rules, conditions of entry, classes and other information. To download the full syllabus containing ALL sections, please see Main Syllabus 2025
Dates for the diary
| Last Date for Entry Forms, Fees and Works | Sunday 2nd March 2025 | |
| Presentation of Awards - Juniors The Salvation Army Citadel, 1 Victoria Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5QE | Wednesdayday 7th May 2025 | 5.30pm-7.30pm |
| Presentation of Awards - Adults The Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre, Avenue Road | Friday 16th May 2025 | 6.30pm-8.30pm |
Trophies and awards
| Eva Rushton Cup | Best Entry in Classes 600, 601, 602, 603, 604 and 605 |
| Margaret Wood Cup | Best Entry in Classes 606 and 617 |
| Christina Jayne Cup | Class 614 |
| The Drachendale Cup (Story) The Mavis Addison Cup (Poetry) Two Non-fiction Cups incl. one specifically for Class 623 Nuneaton Writers Circle Shield (Secondary School) | Awarded at the adjudicator's discretion |
| Albert F. Cross Cup | Best Entry in Classes 630 - 631 |
| Robert Sloan Cup | Best Entry in Classes 632-633 |
| George Eliot Fellowship Trophy | Best Entry in Classes 637 |
| Stella Branston Trophy | Class 640 |
| Jeff Veasey Trophy | Class 641 |
| George Eliot Cup Mavis Addison Trophy | Class 642 Class 643 |
| Endeavor Cup | Adjudicator's choice overall |