--- title: "Creative writer Rebecca has work published" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2019-05-21-11-19-05-creative-writer-rebecca-has-work-published" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # Creative writer Rebecca has work published 21 May 2019 ![Image of Creative writer Rebecca has work published](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Rebecca_-_Web.jpg) A first year English student at Birkenhead Sixth Form College has had some of her poetry published as part of a collection of the best submissions for a national competition. Rebecca Riley’s writing was chosen above thousands of other entries into the Young Writers’ Poetry Escape competition, with her piece now published as part of a compendium of the top works from this year’s entries. Currently in its 27th year, the Young Writers’ Poetry Escape received over 8000 entries in 2019, making Rebecca’s achievements all the more remarkable. Rebecca explained: “I started writing when I was 13 and I’ve tended to keep it to myself. Some people have a diary but my diary is poetry. It’s always been secret but this competition was an opportunity to get it out there. “It feels amazing to be a published writer now! I can’t believe it, although I’m fairly confident about writing. Whenever someone compliments me about anything, I tend to not believe them, but it feels alright when it’s about poetry.” On her plans for the future, Rebecca, who studies Law and Health & Social Care alongside English Literature, said: “I want to be an English teacher, but I’d like to keep writing. I know it’s really difficult to get into writing professionally so maybe doing it alongside another job might be the thing to do.” Rebecca’s English teacher, Chris Moss, said: “Rebecca’s success in this Young Writers’ Competition is a feat that should be celebrated. It’s an amazing honour for any writer to have their work published, and it’s particularly impressive when that writer is under the age of 18! Rebecca’s positivity and ambition will no doubt lead her on to a successful future and she should be very proud of herself.” For more on studying English Literature at Birkenhead Sixth Form College, [click here](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/courses/english/english-literature-a-level). *Category: **[College Life](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/college-life)*** - [ previous](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2019-05-15-10-27-45-photos-from-the-spanish-trip-to-zaragoza) - [next ](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2019-05-23-11-23-05-college-alumni-receive-dofe-gold-awards-at-buckingham-palace) ### [Latest News](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news) [![Image of Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Halloween_Fest_26_-_Photo_Montage.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) 26 October 2026 #### [Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) ### [Upcoming Events](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events) [![Image of Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/events/Edited_Top_3.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) 26 November 2026 #### [Open Evening](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) ### [Blog](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog) [![Image of Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/blog/IMG_0394.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) 6 March 2025 #### [Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) [Tweets by BSFC](https://twitter.com/BSFC) ![Top 3](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Top_3_Footer.jpg) ![Educate Awards - Most Inspirational Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Most_Inspirational_Winner_-_Banner_Rounded_Corners(1).jpg) ![Educate North College of the Year 2023](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/College_of_the_Year_Badge_-_Banner.jpg) [![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Ofsted_Outstanding_OP_Colour.png)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248883) [![TES Shortlist](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/For_Website_Partner.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2018-02-26-college-wins-national-sixth-form-college-of-the-year-award) [![Quality in Careers](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Quality_in_Careers_Standard_-_JPEG.jpg)](https://www.qualityincareers.org.uk/) ![CE Certified](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/new_ce_badge.png) [![Sixth Form Colleges Association](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/SFCA.jpg)](http://www.sixthformcolleges.org/) ![AoC](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Without_Border.jpg) [![Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/DofE-logo-gunmetal-full-RGB_(504x800)_(403x640).jpg)](http://www.dofe.org/) ![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/logo-white(2).png) © Copyright 2011–2026 Birkenhead Sixth Form College All rights reserved. **Birkenhead Sixth Form College** Park Road West, Claughton Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ Tel: 0151 652 5575 Email: School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)