Awards Testimonials

Entering the Page Turner Awards has been one of the very best decisions that I have made for my writing.

The editorial service that is offered is worth its weight in gold. Since having feedback and a developmental edit last year, I have opted to have a full manuscript edit with one of the editors

My pitch deck looks awesome. Paula, you did a great job and I really appreciate your hard work!! Thank you so much!

The Page Turner Awards Screenplay Competition shows a strong commitment to delivering a top-quality contest, consistently supporting and keeping participants informed about each step, criteria, and results. Kudos to the organizers!

Ken, Paula, I can't thank you two enough for your ongoing efforts on behalf of me, and all other contestants, to put our best foot forward.
Your advice, counsel, and support are not only greatly appreciated...they're top-tier.
Cheers,
Reid

This process, though slowed by a world pandemic, has been a real nail-biter. In terms of suspense. I've read excerpts of the works of my fellow contestants, and I am awed by the company I'm in. First, to be singled out as a finalist is a great honor. Second, to be recognized by the Page Turner

I'm so pleased I entered the Page Turner competition. Not because I got anywhere - I didn't. But because the feedback from Private Feedback was invaluable. It was detailed and to the point, and I could tell all of my submission had been read. I also took part in the 1-2-1 with Yasmin Kane. What an

Applying to the Page Turner Awards has been eye-opening for me. The experience has been far more than simply launching a few pages of my precious baby into a void and hoping an invisible body likes my stuff enough to give me a thumbs-up. The Page Turner Awards is a celebration and a synthesis of

Wow! Your editor's feedback is amazing and he is on my team…(!) I’ll take his advice and re-write as directed

Claire Merchant - Page Turner Awards Video Testimonial

Thanks to Claire for this lovely video review, we really appreciate it!


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Page Turner has provided a significant boost to my confidence as a writer and my productivity. I had taken years to finish the novel, re-writing, reading books on writing, going on courses about writing, joining webinars about writing, finding an urgent need to tidy the cupboard under the stairs and

Thank you! The Awards Ceremony was an exciting day for me and a great honour. I’m especially excited to know I will be in contact with Janet from the Susan Mears Agency. Janet wrote a very complimentary comment about my book that you posted earlier in the contest.

I want to thank you again

This is the first time I have used an editor. I was very happy with David’s editing service. He made some valuable suggestions, which I implemented, and I’ve had an idea for adding a little foreshadowing.

I am a veteran of book awards, and managed to even win a few, but I have never received anything for my awards except the opportunity to buy award stickers.

I was skeptical when approached by a new book award, but I decided to throw my hat in the ring one last time. I was shocked when my book

How nice to be one of the finalists. Thank you.

This was a super experience and very, very useful. Stephen explained clearly what a pitch was and how to do one. In fact, there are several varieties of pitch!

In evaluating our work, he was specific, and kind. I found his critique helped me refine what I need to say in a pitch. Above all, let

WOW, thank you so much for the awards for my screenplay, Killswitch Engineer! I was blown away and it's such an honor. Thank you also for all of your hard work in putting together this contest, for the virtual awards show, and for all that you do to encourage writers. It really means a lot to me to

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

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

Page Turner Awards provides a vital and much-needed outlet for authors - I have found it a really worthwhile experience that I can heartily recommend to other writers of diverse genres!

The Page Turner Awards 2020 has been a wonderful opportunity to get some validation for my work. I entered at the last minute and was too late to have my work edited but was surprised and delighted to be among the finalists. Thank you for the lovely button which I have displayed on my website. The

I recieved a great hook for my book description, which I took as an optional extra! Thank you so much for such an attention-grabbing book blurb summary!

I love your contests! Very well run with real kindness towards your entrants. Many thanks for your help

I'm over the moon and honored that "The Wand," The Madigan Chronicles #3 made the Page Turner Awards Finals in the category FANTASY!

Honored to be amongst such wonderful writers. Congratulations to my fellow finalists.

I had a great experience with the 2023 Writing Award. I had always heard that writing contests are mostly scams, but the Page Turner Awards is definitely not! My novel was shortlisted and I had a publisher request my full manuscript (which is something that I have yet to achieve through traditional

I found the people behind The Page Turner Awards to be supportive and helpful. They've assembled an impressive panel of judges and a great range of categories to consider entering.

As a writer I know it's a tough, competitive and often heartbreaking journey trying to find a home for your

The PageTurner crew does a fantastic job of keeping entrants notified of the process and of creating community. I look forward to staying in touch with them and witnessing more of the process!

‘I wanted to let you know that Selling Your Screenplay has already turned around coverage on Gloves and I couldn't be more delighted with it.

Not only did the reader offer great advice for the feature iteration, but they gave Gloves a 'Recommend' which is a grade awarded to less than 3% of the

I just wanted to thank you again for the phenomenal award ceremony. The people I invited to watch it were beyond impressed with the Page Turner Awards and the entire show--they can't stop talking about it!

I am also delighted to have won a book adaptation and can’t wait to see my book as a film

Whether I win or not, Page Turner has become a part of my literary life. Not only is the organization a well developed platform, but there are actual people who will reply to an inquiry! I look forward to participating in Page Turner Awards for many years to come.

Absolutely loved this book! Whether you're approaching retirement or just starting out in your career, this book offers valuable insights and inspiration. It reframes retirement not as an ending, but as a new and exciting chapter in life.

The author's message is clear: retirement is a time for

The Page Turner Awards are a wonderful way to feel inspired and encouraged about your work. Connecting with other authors and receiving their feedback is also a bonus, as sometimes writing can be a solitary experience, one that is filled with buoyant optimism one moment and total self-doubt the next

I thought the awards ceremony was fantastic. The commentary from successful writers was enlightening and encouraging.

Thank you so much for today! I am still over the moon to win so many awards. Again, thank you very much for hosting such a marvelous event.

Entering the Page Turner Awards truly changed my writing life, which for me is beyond exciting. It’s because what Paula and Ken have achieved with this Writing Award goes so much further than a completion.

It never felt like being about winners and losers and they gave so much time and energy to

I'm so grateful that writing competitions like The Page Turner Awards exist. Paula and Ken support new emerging talent. Without them, increasing one's reach in this ever competitive creative arena is made even more difficult. So I thank you. A message to any writer thinking about entering (the

I rarely enter competitions but working with Paula and Ken was a delight. The application process was straight forward - even for a luddite like me - but when I needed help, Paula was there. What was so refreshing was that Paula and Ken's aim in founding the Page Turner Awards was so that the voices

Thank you for my book adaptation script. It's very surreal to read through my story in this format! It reads really well, and I'm really happy with it. Please pass on my thanks to the book adaptation screenwriter!

Thank you also for keeping me informed, Paula. I really appreciate your support

I'm pleased and honored to have been chosen as a finalist for the 2022 Page Turner Writers Award. Congratulations to all my fellow finalists!

Greg Bayer

Thank you Page Turner Awards for choosing me as a 2022 finalist for the Mentorship Award - it was a fantastic piece of news that has given me a real boost. So many competitions are for fully completed/polished manuscripts only, so the opportunity to win mentorship at an earlier stage is invaluable

I appreciate the effort you've put into making the Page Turner Awards a rewarding experience. Its been an invaluable opportunity to get my book in front of those in the media industry. Thanks for helping my book be seen by those who need to read it. Geoff

Many thanks for the thorough and professional critique - I really appreciate the level of detail and the specific examples you have provided. In my next revision, I will definitely aim to include more sensory details, deepen the emotional engagement and ensure I am showing, not telling.

These awards are life-giving affirmations to those of us who toil producing the best possible novel. My greatest thanks to the judges for listing my crime novel, Montecatini.

It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce that I am a Finalist in the 2022 Page Turner Awards for Writers.

The Page Turner Awards are based and registered in England and Wales, but are open to any and all authors, writers and screenwriters from all over the world.

This award is

Page Turner's feedback has been excellent, far exceeding advice from other editors.

Many thanks to the judges and everyone at Page Tuner for this uplifting opportunity.

Thank you so much, this is really helpful (and confidence building) thank you! As this is the first children's book I have written myself it is good to know I am on the right track with it and see where to go next.

Fantastic critique, thank you!

The Page Turner Awards has been a breath of fresh air in a sea of writing competitions. Paula's hands-on approach in managing the competition has been wonderful. Her announcements and communications have been personal, yet professional—a unique quality compared to the standard form letter responses

The Page Turner Awards team of Ken and Paula Sheridan is a class act in a literary scene which now sports a veritable circus of contests. Their remarkable attention to the needs of their authors sets them apart. Enter in and see for yourselves.

Every writer should create a ‘logline’ which they can use as a guiding star when writing or editing their work. I took part in Stephen Hodge's Film Pitch workshop to create, develop and refine my ‘logline’ and learn how to present it to a film producer.

I found Stephen’s advice to be invaluable

Reaching the Finals of these of the Awards is hugely encouraging. It’s validation that the bumpy road to a finished work is worth the effort and I’m very grateful to the Page Turner Award team for the opportunity to present my work. Thank you.

I was so honored to receive the award for best children's picture book! I was very impressed with the award ceremony and feel fortunate to be a part of your winning team. I hope to read some of the amazing winning books and also get to know some of you. Thanks for a great experience!

Hats off to Paula and Ken for their hard work in creating an Awards Ceremony that was so multifaceted. It had to have been a daunting task that went off beautifully. These are lovely people who uplift and generate pride and inspiration for so many writers. I am humbled and honoured to be on their

The Page Turner Awards is truly inclusive. To be acknowledged is always an honour; a fleeting moment to believe in ourselves. I am deeply thankful for this moment, however brief. Thank you, Paula and Ken.

Without real opportunities like this, getting published would be just another possibility in

ENDORSEMENTS

“This wonderful, inspiring book gives you a blueprint in the journey to mastering your true power and finding your true self. Read it, apply it, and let these ideas change your life.”
Brian Tracy

CEO, Brian Tracy International; Speaker; Consultant; Author

“Beyond Potential is

This is my first submission and I am honored to be recognized among so many other writers. Having retired I was able to concentrate on the one thing I have always dreamed about, and with the amazing assistance from both Paula and Ken, entered Page Turner Awards for this year. When the news arrived

In 2022, I received a Page Turner Award for Genre (Romance.) At that time, I had no published books. A year later, I had contracts with traditional publishers in both the U.K. and U.S. for two series (the first of them launching on May 7, 2024), seven novels in all. Book One of one of those series,

Insight Revelations

“Lovely intimate glimpses into the personal and insightful revelations reflecting a torrid love affair with the Divine. Ragini gracefully expresses the profundities of paradox with poetic prose. She transports you into transcendent realms where vibrant imagery grounds the

Thank you so much for such lovely and useful feedback on my manuscript critique! You have pinpointed some areas of improvement that I believe my manuscript will benefit from. I had not given these aspects too much consideration before your review. I shall rework the submission and update my

Thanks so much for sending this Plus Package critique through! I really appreciate the level of detail, and I'm sure it's going to improve my writing.

In the Ghost's Shadow by Clifton Brown follows Brick and Tish, two college students who find love and solidarity while working on a life-changing project. Their united journeys bring them into contact with an unknown cosmic plane, the Akashic Field, a place that connects the very fabric of chaos and

David was great! Feedback was helpful and worth the money! The feedback he provided on the first 10 pages, I’m now applying to the rest of the book.

Want an award for writing a book? The internet is loaded with sites that offer awards if you pay the substantial entry fee. Buying an award has become a scam that pollutes the credibility of good writers with poor writers who've boughten their awards. Page Turner Awards stands as a shining example

I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of The Page Turner Awards and it has added an extra dimension of excitement for my readers who have all been cheering me on!

It was such a thrill to hear the news that I was a finalist and as a result my book has gained even more interest - hurrah!

Paula

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

I am incredibly impressed with all of you and the evident care and professionalism you all carry.

Slán go fóill,

Mary Murphy

Finalist 2023

Thanks for creating the Perfect Your Pitch course which was packed with information. It was very timely for me, as I revamp my pitch and query letter to send to agents, and particularly useful was the framework for the log-line and how to build it up with vivid adjectives - the best bit for me.

Thank you for this thoughtful feedback from my Plus Package! I really enjoyed reading through your suggestions for improvements to my sample pages, and will certainly be incorporating many of them into the next version to really bring this intro to the next level.

My development edit was done quickly. David's service was excellent and I received very constructive feedback.

In the Ghost’s Shadow by Clifton Brown kicks off The Shadow Core Saga with a genre-blending fusion of urban fantasy, cosmic mystery, and intense romantic drama. We’re with Brick and Tish, two college students drawn together by fate and fractured by ancient powers. This dual perspective novel explores

The Page Turner Award book adaptation screenwriter did a wonderful job of converting my book into screenplay form while having to condense so much story line. Very impressed with his talents!

I entered these awards at the recommendation of a friend and with an view to giving myself some focus. I had no expectation of being a finalist and I'm so delighted to be on the list for this years awards. The sense of validation that gives is wonderful and the whole process is done with real

I just wanted to thank you for the great job you did with the Awards Ceremony. It means so much to have people like you who strive to help writers and authors.

Thank you for all your hard work!

I am so grateful to Page Turner, not just for shortlisting FINDING RUBY for the book award, but for the whole experience. This is the first competition I have entered and I am so glad I chose a massive, professionally run, international competition like Page Turner. I have since realised just how

The Page Turner Awards 2020 has been a ray of light in an otherwise dark year. Paula and Ken have done a great job running the competition, and Paula’s communication throughout the process has been faultless. If you have a writing project you’ve been working on that you’d like to ‘put out there’ I

That you very much for the detailed critique, it’s very helpful. This is my very first novel; the product of a creative writing course I took 18 months ago.

Your manuscript critique feedback has confirmed a few concerns that I had myself but hadn’t been highlighted by any of my beta readers -

To have be listed as a finalist in the E-Book Page Turner awards 2020 was a wonderful piece of news to receive. Paula and her team have encouraged a real community of writers to share their writing journeys behind this excellent and prestigious award. Oliver Richbell, Author of Gloriana.

“Milan Schwarzkopf's understanding that a complete and balanced retirement is much more than the financial aspect of a plan! His book teaches the new fundamentals of retirement that most people desperately want and need. This is a must read for yourself and for your loved ones!”

- Martin Gassner

Thank you to the judges for selecting my book The Guardian's Legacy as one of the finalists in this year's Page Turner Awards. I am honoured and humbled to be amongst such talented writers. I'd also like to extend my thanks to Ken and Paula, and their team for their extraordinary work in making

I've entered a lot of competitions and I have to say, the Page Turner Awards is by far my favorite. I especially enjoy the fact that judges can, and do, leave comments about your submissions - that's incredibly helpful. This is a well-run competition managed by thoughtful professionals who care

The Page Turner Awards are an inspiring gift to writers. The benefits of these awards reach beyond the exceptional opportunities for authors to showcase their unpublished manuscripts or find an agent or publisher; they also bestow hope, affirmation, momentum, and encouragement that can get writers

My logline rewrite is brilliant! Everything is summarized in just two sentences, and the logline now lives and breathes action. Thanks ever so much for my logline rewrite!

Thank you! This is nuts… girl opens a laptop one day, writes a few words, sends them to Page Turner Awards… ends up with a fairy godmentor.

You make a lot of people happy, you should know that.

:-)

Cheers, Thea

Mason “Brick” Redstone is a nerdy, Black, mathematical genius just trying to quietly get through college under the radar. But when Brick is unexpectedly thrust into a partnership with the stunningly intelligent Latisha “Tish” Owusu, under the guise of a joint science experiment, the threads of his

Thank you for sharing your insights and providing specific examples in my manuscript critique. I will definitely find this useful in making further revisions on the novel.

I found the suggestions useful, although I will put any examples you provided into my own words and voice.

It is

USA, Editor, Lesley Downer, Review.

"Splendid. What a compelling piece of Literature - one that should truly illuminate the plight of small farmers in the USA.

Thank you both so much for your exquisite care for writers at your 2024 ceremony. I can’t tell you how humbled and excited I am at my win. Truly makes my month!

You were both so cheerful and warm and funny and elegant and genuine. Meant the world to all of us.

"WOW! What a work of wisdom Unflappable is! It weaves wisdom from many traditions for those who aspire to live a mystical and meaningful life while staying centered and grounded. A profoundly practical guide for anyone dancing with the tides of change, complexity, immensity, and the uncertainty of

Although I may never know if "Page Turner Awards" is a singular or plural subject in a sentence, they are quite singular in their ability to provide an invaluable service to up-and-coming authors. Their team was prompt, courteous, and helpful on getting my book submission punched through on par

“No one addresses the importance and power of fun for your retirement years better than Milan Schwarzkopf! Living Your Best Third Act is a masterpiece that humanizes your retirement plan and creates the ultimate guide to living your most complete and happy twilight years. Read it, apply it, and reap

There are plenty of contests to enter out there, but this has been the most accessible for me. I really enjoyed being able to post my work and see the work of others. It was both intimidating and enlightening. Regardless of the outcome, this has made me a more confident writer, and I'm so grateful

Page Turner Awards is much more than a solid writing competition that places your script on a relative scale regarding the scripts of other contestants. At Page Turner Awards one doesn’t feel in a vacuum, as they keep participants updated at every stage of the selection process.

Ken and Paula

The Page Turner Awards are the best writing awards I've come across thus far, and I've been deeply impressed with how seriously you and your team take this process.

I entered the young writer's award 2021 after the completion of my first novel. The publishing world being as tough - and sometimes intimidating - as it is, I was unsure of what step to take first in order to get my book out there. I can only say that the Page Turner Award so far has been an

“Written with an insider's knowledge, an utterly addictive, fun thriller revealing, the darker side of showbiz. I loved it!”

Melanie Chisholm

AKA Sporty Spice

What was good just got a thousand times better. Where will it end for Daisy and Danny, two characters, I actually care about

In an endless sea of form letter query rejections, the Page Turner Awards sit like an island of respite. A chance to get professional feedback and encouragement. Being a finalist was what I needed to have the fortitude to continue on my writing journey.

I'm grateful to Page Turner Awards for their kind assistance and communication through the submission process of my unpublished manuscript "Caution: Mermaid Crossing, Voyages of a Motherless Daughter". This is the first time I've entered an international contest and had no idea what to expect. I was

The editing service was incredibly valuable! For me, it was the first time I had a professional look at my work. I was nervous but thrilled to have the opportunity. David provides the perfect feedback with kindness and direction. I wish I had the money, and he had the time to go through the entire

I am really excited that this book is getting noticed! There have been dozens of books written about veterinary medicine from the vet's point of view but nothing from the point of view of the veterinary nurse. My novel follows a nurse's experience with several patients - all cases I have actually

I'm grateful and honored that my Native American Action Adventure, "Rock Tarpeian" was chosen as a finalist for the 2024 Page Turner Writers Awards. Page Turner Awards offers so many opportunities to showcase one's work in such an enticing and opportunistic forum. I look forward to exploring the

There are some writing awards which are mechanical. You pay, you wait, and you get an award. That seems to happen regardless of the quality of the material submitted. Not so the Page Turner Awards. From the start the process is well organised and professional, and the works chosen to go through from

I’m so glad to be a finalist for the 2020 Page Turner Awards. Paula has created a fantastic award which really celebrates writing talent. Her thorough approach and desire to help writers shine is evident, particularly with the PR package element where she helps provide some excellent publicity for

This is my second year in the Page Turner Awards and I just wanted to say how simple the submission process is in 2022 .

Follow the prompts and take it step by step. You can make corrections and additions later if need be.

I would recommend adding some extras to your package. My personal

This is a great book blurb!! Thank you so much for this optional extra to your writing contest.

Religion can engender feelings of anxiety about the constraints of church doctrine as followers mature into their understandings about life and the world. For Paolo Venticinque, an Italian seminarian working as a Jesuit high school teacher, those constraints don’t cause him to question his faith but

I appreciate this feedback for my 5-Page Critique, especially the examples, concrete suggestions for enlivening the writing. All the comments make good sense and are clear.

Thank you for a lovely evening for your 2024 awards ceremony, full of happy vibes. I’m thrilled to be a Page Turner Awards Finalist. It has been a super boost to my writing morale. Stay safe, to put on such an event in what must be scary times in Spain just now is no mean feat! Thank you again!

The 2021 Writing Award was an invaluable experience that helped me improve my technical skills and gain confidence to continue pursuing my goals as a writer.

I was able to learn about the industry and obtain objective third-party feedback that I found very useful. Being able to see and

I cannot thank you enough for putting together the Page Turner Awards, it has been a wonderful experience. I'd wanted to write since I was 6, but life took me another route for a long, long, time.

This is the first thing I've written, and I've been absolutely overcome with self-doubt, and walked

I submitted to the 2021 Page Turner Awards competition as a completely unknown writer. What amazed me about the whole process, above all else, was the personal touch of the PTA team. It felt as though they were my personal advisors from the very beginning. I applied for a writing critique, which was

I'm still tickled about winning in my genre for the Writing Awards category. I really didn’t think that was a possibility, and showed up for the awards in support of the amazing talent that was listed on the short list.

I look forward to submitting future works into the competition and hopefully

I am honored to be a finalist with my script RARE AS RED HAIR! Regardless of how I do from this point going forward in this competition, I just wanted the organizers to know what a classy and respectful contest this has been.

I will definitely share my experience with my fellow writers and wish

Ken & Paula have created something special at Page Turner Awards. They provide writers like me with an opportunity to showcase our work. Then they hand-hold you through the process...so much so that you feel they're pulling for you. Then they give you access to great editors who are worth every

Having been a Writing Awards finalist in the Page Turner Awards 2021, I couldn't wait to re-enter more polished submissions in 2022. David's editorial feedback has been incisive and a huge encouragement. It is great to be able to edit and update the extracts being considered. I have been

I'm tremendously impressed by the professionalism that the Page Turner team has displayed in managing this award contest. No matter how it turns out, I'l always be grateful for how kind they have been to everyone involved. Everyone involved has been a winner. I'll gladly participate again.

Being a finalist in the Page Turner Awards has been such an immense boost! So appreciative of opportunities like this for authors like myself to get their work out there. Thanks to the Page Turner Awards for your continued support of writers.

My book has been in many competitions but the Page Turner Awards has impressed me the most for its professionalism, communication, dedication to supporting talented writers and opening doors to new and exciting talent.

A stunning list of literary judges and literary prizes makes the Page Turner

Many thanks for my literary agent query letter critique. That’s great feedback, and you’ve provided good ideas to play with. The use of humour for the literary agent query letter opening hook is very interesting, and fits with my style and “differentiators."

Thanks so much for this manuscript critique. I've been working on a few other projects with this feedback in mind, and it has already been wonderfully helpful.

I'm ready to start back working on this next manuscript project and I'm very grateful to have a clear direction to focus my efforts. I

Well done, Paula and Ken, for surmounting all the obstacles and delivering a fascinating ceremony. The Power Dressing presentation was very well-timed for me, as I have to deliver an important pitch in London next month. Also thrilled my book, Milestones, won best crime. Lovely evening. Thank you!

Making the Shortlist for the Page Turner Writing Award 2024 has been a very positive experience. I'm grateful to Paula and Ken for the kind encouragement and for helping me to connect with literary agents. They've been friendly in all our communications and genuinely seem to care about helping

I was delighted to take part in Stephen Hodge’s tutorial on ‘How to write a logline.’ Stephen is very perceptive and quick in his analysis of potential loglines. His advice is clear and direct and generously given. And good-humoured!

My novel is Downton Abbey set in the USA, and involves the historic houses along the Hudson River Valley as well as The White House. So, it has a cinematic backdrop.

Winning the Book Adaptation Award was the highlight of my year, and receiving a script as a prize is unbelievably precious - the

Thank you Paula & Ken,

Two years ago, I was lucky enough to win the Page Turner Audio book award, and secured a contract with Spectrum Publications. This weekend, the winning novel, 'Heartbreak' was released as an audiobook on Audible. Kelly at Spectrum brought in two of the finest narrators in

Thank you Page Turner Awards for honoring my novel, "Einstein's Compass a YA Time Traveler Adventure", with the

2023 First Finalist Book Award in the YA Category.

Congratulations to all the 2023 First Finalist Book Award Winners. Hard work is paying off now.

I am excited to know my novel

I'm very glad to have entered and have recommended it to my local author society for next year's competition. Page Turner Awards (already!) stands out as an unusually accessible and rewarding literary award and I look forward to the winners' continued success as their stories reach new audiences!

I am writing this testimonial because my participation in the Page Turner Awards has been a revelation, a confirmation and a terrific confidence boost. The only negative thing about writing a novel - or any written work that requires such a strong, sustained commitment - is the self-doubt that

Many thanks indeed for your detailed edit on my submission. I greatly appreciate what you’ve done - what your editorial team have provided greatly enhances the work, that’s for sure. This is what a writer would expect from a really good editor, so I have adapted my piece of writing with your

Ken and Paula, the amount of time and energy and work that went into that from both of you was phenomenal. You are so organized and friendly and inviting to all writers. Thank you so very much.

My mentorship review on my first ten pages of my manuscript was received with thanks. I think the feedback will be incredibly valuable for this writing project. I suspect the advice will also benefit other projects. I look forward to getting stuck into it!

This is my third time entering the Page Turner Writing Award and my first time as a finalist. For me, the best thing about this competition is the varied types of feedback available. The feedback I've received each time I entered has proven invaluable in helping me get my novel to this point. I

I have to thank you both for being so communicative during this process. I've entered about 100 competitions over the past year with my two scripts, and this is the most active concern and communication I've received from any competition.

I appreciate your feedback on my manuscript critique and have noted those areas needing strengthening. Areas where you feel I should develop contact and dialogue among the characters are shown beyond the few pages I submitted.

Showing versus telling is a writer's true test in any written format

I am very grateful for not only being a winner but also for your devotion, positivity and humor. You are kind-hearted and hardworking people. I wish you and Page Turner Awards all the best!

“The author, Milan Schwarzkopf, has a real handle on the make up of a successful retirement. By addressing his four key areas of living, he has provided a complete picture of living your best life after your career is complete. It’s refreshing to know that a book was written by someone who learned

In 2020, I thought about entering the Page Turner Awards, but my work wasn't quite ready and I didn't want to rush. I was pleased to see how well it was run and I took advantage of a consult with a literary agent. This lead to revisions and my entry in this year's awards.

As a writer, the most

The Page Turner Awards keeps going from strength to strength as they bring new possibilities to indies and open doors once firmly closed to us. I have entered my books into their awards every year and cannot overstate the value of this contest. The Page Turner Awards gives indies who would normally

Teacher Feng, a middle-aged and humble widower, lives quietly in Tang Dynasty China, caring for his teenage daughter Feier, but his life changes when his best friend is murdered, and local Miao community girls are kidnapped. The authorities seem strangely unconcerned, so Feng sets out on an arduous

I have enjoyed being part of the Page Turner Awards and am thrilled to be a finalist :) Great work organizers, for your dedication in putting out a great contest.

Wow, this is both an incredible honor and a thrill. Shmehara is my debut poetry collection, and I initially worried that merging various artistic media might be too avant-garde to resonate within the creative writing world. But I’m glad to be proven wrong. What makes this recognition even more

I never considered myself a writer as I still cannot type (even emailing takes too long); however, because of the global turmoil today and all the suffering I've witnessed over the years, I've been compelled to share my discoveries and little-known secrets in a book (coming out this year)—so

So honoured and delighted to be on the longlist and very best wishes to all those longlisted wonderful novelists

The help centre for the awards entrants are very responsive and helpful. Thank you for your advice.

The Page Turner Awards 2024 has been a wonderful opportunity to get some validation for my work. It truly has been enlightening. Reviews have provided excellent feedback that I plan on implementing going forward. I was surprised and delighted to be among the finalists. I would like to say a huge

“The Rhythm of Time is an ambitious and remarkable novel that’s happily hard to categorize: part historical, part contemporary, part sci-fi. And all of it marvelously rich with singular characters, affecting details, and a steady rhythm that pulses from start to finish in a way that makes you want

Entering this contest brought my writing up a solid notch. I say that because of all the polish and confidence needed before submitting, and especially because the feedback from your Page Turner editor (David Imrie) I signed up for woke-up whole new avenues for improvement. What a wonderful

The whole process has been really smooth and Paula very helpful when needed. Although I didn’t tweak the entry once uploaded, I appreciated retaining control of the submission up to the deadline. Getting through to the final has been a massive confidence booster – thank you.

Thank you so much for my 5-page critique report - it's fantastic. I've never had such detailed suggestions and comments, and I'm extremely grateful. I'm working on my edits now, and it's so useful to be shown the right direction to improve my MS.

My 5-page critique is interesting and helpful, and I will be ordering another one. Thanks!

Congratulations to you and Ken for putting together a great show tonight, and thank you for such a great experience for a first-time novelist entering my first writing competition.

The Page Turner Awards offer an opportunity for writers to improve their skills, no matter the outcome of the contests. Take the chance to improve, and even if not a finalist or other winner, the experience will be helpful.

I appreciate Paula's time and patience in coordinating the contests, as

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

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“Dennis Galloway’s The Dream Traveler’s Tales Series books titled, The Pen, are classic adventure stories filled with time travel, magic, and loveable characters. Although an entertaining tale, each book also contains life lessons that make this

Thanks to the Page Turner Awards for creating such a hospitable and encouraging atmosphere. The staff has been friendly, helpful, and well organized. Not only have I had the excitement of entering the competition, but I've also been connected to workshops and other useful tools for furthering my

David's critique was helpful. His comments showed he had carefully read my work and his suggestions were thoughtful. He balanced praise and criticism in a way that was not patronizing and gave me insight into other possible approaches to the beginning of my novel. I wouldn't mind working with him

Clifton Brown's In the Ghost's Shadow entwines the lives of two college students, Mason Redstone (Brick) and Latisha Owusu (Tish), in unexpected ways. The teens are partnered by their lecturer, Professor Sandra Brennan, and tasked with completing a scientific class project together. This seemingly

A sincere Thank You to Paula and the Page Turner Awards team for finding the courage to bring "Growing Up Gay Stories" to the finalists stage. It's extremely gratifying to be in a great company of talent and wherever this project lands, I take it as a "win" already. Huge congratulations to the other

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Wow! A rollercoaster of emotions as I placed 15 submissions into this competition and then...the wait begins. Countdown to August - did I make any finalist...YES!!!

Stomach churning, crying uncontrollably with joy and pride, and then...Another long wait for the Longlist...Will I, won't I...YES

Please on my appreciation to your editor, Kayla, for her prompt and thorough review of my submission, “Reluctant to Lead.”.

Her encouragement will help keep me going on this project that seems endless. She pointed out some ways to improve this part of my memoir and aspects that worked well. I'm a

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I've thoroughly enjoyed the Page Turner Awards. A supportive community of writers and authors together with an excellent team of organizers made this experience a delight. I'm grateful that two of my books were awarded Finalists. I will return!

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Also, thank you for your praise on the things I did right and the

Thank you so much. And a huge thanks to you and your team for everything you do for new writers. Super excited!

I'm so honored to be chosen to be a Finalist in this years Writing Awards. I'm blessed to be in the same company as these talented writer's. Thank you Paula, Ken and the team for giving me a chance to full fill my passion. Good luck to everyone! Happy writing!

Thank you for all the help and the great material on the Perfect Your Pitch Boot Camp. I really learned a massive amount from the course and would recommend it to anyone with aspirations for film or TV adaptation of their work.

The novel encompasses love, family toxic relationships, and loss. The main character tries to solve a mystery and navigate her current life circumstances all while traveling to find answers. The authors descriptions of cities and artwork has inspired me to see more of San Antonio & Italy.

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Being a part of the Page Turner Award has been an honour. From hearing about it, submission, contact, being informed of becoming a finalist and being updated by Paula, all touchpoints have been smooth and pleasant.

This is the first time I have entered a writing competition of this renown and I

It was a pleasure to work with David and the editing services were great value for money. His feedback was thorough and commercial. It goes without saying that my entry to the PTA is much improved thanks to his efforts.

David's edits were thorough and focused on making my book more attractive to

Thank you so much for the Perfect Your Pitch Writer’s Boot Camp! It was delightfully presented, rich with information about industry standards, and has challenged me to truly describe what I’ve written in a clear and concise way.

Thank you very much for the critique you emailed over yesterday, it is a super help and insight into how others read my story and will be of great assistance for future manuscripts.

You have made very valid points that I know I need to work on for future books in the pipeline and your

I've been very impressed with how this contest keeps entrants up to date on what's happening and their excellent communication. Also, they offer some great classes--I'm getting ready to learn how to pitch my manuscript to the film industry. Cool, right?

Thank you for the manuscript critique. Your detailed comments are truly helpful. I have been trying to finalize and edit with this book for quite a while. Your comments will definitely help me further fine tune the story. Thank you again for your thoughtful comments.

I remain fascinated by your manuscript critique and recommended changes to my literary agent query cover letter. I tweaked the final wording, of course, but what impressed me was that you saw the scale of the heroine’s arc, from quiet back-office worker to an exceptional intelligence officer. You

This was my first experience of having my work entered for judging. It was thrilling and intimidating at the same time. I have enjoyed spreading Page Turner Award accolades on my social media and receiving such positive feedback from readers. It is very encouraging as a writer to hear one's writing

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To have reached the Page Turner Awards 2023 as a finalist in both the Book Award and the Book Cover Award is a very magical thing.

The submission process is beautifully simple. You just need to find the courage to try.

I can't express how glad I am

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Thanks to Paula and everyone at PTA for an incredible journey!

The Page Turner Awards simply stand out. They are more than just another literary prize; they are a journey of self-discovery for any aspiring writer, a very professional test of your concept and output. I have learnt so much about so

When I am reviewing my emails, I always start top to bottom. The main email came in after the individual email to me so I saw it first. I clicked on the finalists link and was scrolling down. And I saw my photo... 4 times. I clapped my hand over my mouth since I was at my day job covering the

Attending the Page Turner Awards Perfect Your Pitch Bootcamp is incredible. The first day alone taught me so much, even though I've taken Pitch classes. I highly recommend this boot camp if you are serious about creating a buzz about your writing project. Your pitch will have the competitive edge to

Thank Paula and Ken for taking the time to set up a wonderful, entertaining award ceremony...with the curtains and videos. It was fantastic!

Thank you so much!! This is SO GOOD and helpful. I sensed some of these things about my manuscript but don't have the experience to know what to do differently. I want Janu's own passivity to come out, this ambition is an uncharacteristic sprint to get to High Priestess so she can ultimately do very

Participating in The Page Turner Awards 2020 has been a wonderful experience. To be able to display your work in such a large industry arena, an international arena, builds such personal confidence and instills validation. To be able to see what the other entrants are doing makes one feel very

The Page Turner Awards is an excellent competition for writers at all levels. What I particularly like is that an entrant is able to receive editor feedback ahead of time before the entry deadline and resubmit work if changes have been made, not leaving the writer locked into a mistake or a change

Ken and Paula, I have to thank you both for being so communicative during this process. I've entered about 100 competitions over the past year with my two scripts, and this is the most active concern and communication I've received from any competition. Thank you!

I’m so glad that I entered this competition! The process was straightforward and the website was very intuitive. Communication was great from Ken & Paula at all times. It must have taken a lot of work to organise the awards. It’s been a fabulous opportunity to have my work looked at by some expert

Thank you so much for your feedback. I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into it. Your suggestions are incredibly valuable to me, and I found them both helpful and easy to follow. I’m looking forward to implementing these changes and continuing with the story.

When I saw this contest, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. All I knew was that I had to give it a try. I have always been a little down on myself when it came to my writing. Lately, I have been trying to step out of my comfort zone and step into a few places in my world that may be

The Page Turner Awards are an inspiring gift to writers. The benefits of these awards reach beyond the exceptional opportunities for authors to showcase their unpublished manuscripts or find an agent or publisher; they also bestow hope, affirmation, momentum, and encouragement that can get writers

I’m incredibly honoured and grateful for the three awards my children’s books received from the prestigious Page Turner Awards in 2022. The comments my books received from readers and fellow authors on the Page Turner Awards website have been nothing short of encouraging. I enjoyed attending the

I am so delighted to be one of your finalists - how very exciting! I look forward to communicating with other authors, and hearing the further results.

Many thanks for giving us all this opportunity.

All the best, Sue writing as Stella Jackson

Wow! What more is there that I can say to describe the 2023 Page Turner Awards than that? Just wow!

The organisers & hosts, Ken & Paula, were warm, wonderful, and incredibly giving people, not just of their time, but of their desire to really bring success to us indie writers, and for it to really

Writing can be such a solitary activity. Awards such as these are a great way of bringing the writing community out into the light and celebrating our creativity. So many people get great enjoyment from books, but we must not forget that books don't write themselves and often involve months or years

Loved how Page Turner Awards gave me a fresh way to promote my book. It's a highly accessible contest with a well-thought-out structure and helpful communication, especially for newer/early-career authors.

All the best to the finalists—I'm looking forward especially to seeing new stories finding

This is my first competition, so I had no idea what to expect. The experience was a most pleasant surprise. The overall professionalism of Paula and her team is impressive. Paula's prompt and friendly replies were most encouraging too. I would recommend any aspiring writer to enter because there is

Thank you so much for my first pages critique! Great feedback! Things like this are so helpful to me as an author!

Winning Book Adaptation Needed was a great honour. With so many entries from talented writers in the running, I was thrilled my work connected with the judges. It is a rare and amazing feeling to actually receive something you desperately want.

Now that I have my screenplay in hand, I am looking

Paula and Ken. Just want to say a big thank you for all your hard work and time organizing and hosting this award. And, for your dedication to the writing community. Wow, I was so impressed with the award ceremony and the diversity of the participants! I'm already looking forward to next year.

Stephen's Logline Workshop was very inspirational and his reactions gave me so much hope. Stephen was so good to listen to and I learned so much!

I have been entering competitions with Page Turners for a few years now and not only do they give loads of help if you are stuck but also you can get loads of one to one help. They are such lovely people and I have been in personal contact when I was struggling. So helpful. So thank you to you all.

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I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and Ken - what a generous thing to do, to help and encourage writers in this way. Obviously, I'm absolutely thrilled to have won a writing mentorship and looking forward to connecting with Nikki and letting her work her magic on me!

Thank you for this unexpected, and wholly underserved, honor. I hope that life brings you tenfold the joy that you are spreading worldwide!

I can't (even though I should be able to if I call myself a writer) express how much this means. So helpful to enable me to polish my novel. I'm beyond grateful for the encouragement and suggestions for improvement, all of which I will shortly work on. I've found the actionable feedback to be spot

DIAMOND AND THE FRENCH BLUE is my third mystery, and I am deeply honored to be among the Finalists in the Crime Genre category for the 2024 Page Turner Book Award. I appreciate this recognition and the publicity that it will bring to all the Award Winners and Finalists. Thank you very much!

Today, I am overwhelmed with joy and excitement as I share some incredible news with you. My book, "The Goddess's Wards," has been selected as one of the finalists in the prestigious Page-Turner Awards! 📚🎉

I can't help but feel excitement and nervousness, but no matter the outcome, I know this

To all you amazing beings at Page Turner Awards, I must express my extreme happiness for having being allowed this fantastic opportunity to shine. Being a recipient of your 2024 finalist Badge has given me emotions of extreme happiness and gratitude that for once I'm tongue tied and completely lost

Whether you are self-published or traditionally published, I believe entering book competitions is a must for all authors. It will not only promote your work but give you important feedback on your book and how to progress as a writer. However, there are so many competitions and they can be

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The Page Turner Awards offer a brilliant opportunity for new writers to experience writing awards. Engaged, communicative and human, the people running these awards make you feel involved and part of a community.

I opted for an agent evaluation of the first 3,000 words of my manuscript. The feedback I received covered formatting and overall narrative and was easy to understand.

I found it helpful to have an objective, third-party evaluation from someone in the industry who was viewing the work for the

Thank you so much for persevering last night with all that’s going on around you. I can’t thank you enough for your support and am so happy to have been recognized not once, but 3 times! Winning the awards meant everything, especially after losing my mum.

I am so excited about the winning the

I've much appreciated being part of this process. It is such a privilege to have so many professionals in the industry look over your work, and the gradation of services and awards available mean that this prize caters for many different sorts of writer. An excellent initiative.

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I'm not just saying this because I made it to the shortlist for my category, but I have really enjoyed being part of this competition. There was great communication throughout from the organisers, so we always knew exactly what was happening, what was going to happen, and when, including updates on

The Page Turner Awards really do give writers the opportunity to get their written work out there for the public to see and it offers writers the help and support they need. It really is valuable for both new writers and more established writers, a very good awards scheme that I would encourage

A huge thank you to Paula and Ken for instigating the Page Turner Awards. This has been a great opportunity for authors to share their work and gain recognition in the wider world. The number of prizes and awards handed out to so many successful recipients has been astounding. Thanks again for your

Paula and Ken, just want to say a big thank you for all your hard work and time organizing and hosting this writing award. And, for your dedication to the writing community. Wow, I was so impressed with the award ceremony and the diversity of the participants! I'm already looking forward to next

Thank you very much for your critique on my first pages. It is truly helpful. I like the fact that you have indicated very specific areas I could work on to improve my writing, and not simply given me a vague and generic critique. I agree with everything you've said and it's given me a lot of food

Thanks for this Writing Critique. Very detailed, actionable and well-structured. Your comments on more sensory details to bring the setting to life and showing more of Will’s inner world particularly resonates with me, as it fits with other feedback I’ve had.