Club competitions, for our club members only, are adjudicated by guest writers. They give members a chance to try their hand at different forms of writing. All entrants will receive an individual critique on their submission from the adjudicating judge.

First, Second and Third placings will receive a Waterstones book token. First placings are also presented with a writing trophy at our Annual Awards Dinner evening in May, held at a local hotel.

Most of the club competitions are similar to those that are held every year by the Scottish Association of Writers (SAW) and entries for club competitions can usually be entered into the national SAW competitions as well

For the first time, AWC will hold a Poetry Slam Competition on 15th October 2025. Entrants will be invited to perform their original work, with the audience deciding on the winning performance. A small prize will be awarded.

Our final competition of the year is something a little bit different. It’s a free-to-enter Drabble Competition – a story written in exactly 100 words. The theme will be given out a few weeks in advance, members will bring their pieces to the club meeting on 1st April 2026, and all entrants will read their drabbles, live, for a panel of guest adjudicators. There will be small prizes awarded on the night for this fun event.  

Please contact the Competition Secretary if you have any queries – competitions@ayrwritersclub.co.uk