Every entry is read by experienced songwriting professionals who understand the craft of lyric writing.
Composer and music producer who creates scores for television, film, and theatre. Founder of AKM Music with over 220 library albums released. Co-founder of Sonrisa Arts.
View ProfileProfessional vocalist, performer, and vocal coach with an active career spanning live performance, recording, and coaching. Visit her at susancalloway.com.
View ProfileUK-based songwriter and musician with over 20 years of experience. Founder of Verse-Chorus and SongwriterLink, platforms serving the global songwriting community.
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All entries are read in full by each judge on the panel. Entries are scored anonymously — judges do not see the name or country of the entrant, only the lyric title and the lyric itself.
Scores are averaged across the panel. In the event of a tie, the panel convenes to reach a final decision. The judges' decision is final.
Judging is based on the five criteria listed on our homepage: Originality (25%), Emotional Impact (25%), Craft & Language (25%), Structure & Flow (15%), and Thematic Relevance (10%).