2024 Poetry Competitions

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Welcome Poets!

We are thrilled to announce our Annual Poetry Competition. This is an opportunity for poets of all ages to showcase their talent and passion for poetry. Whether you are an experienced poet or a beginner, we invite you to participate and share your voice. Our competition encourages creativity and self-expression in all forms. Any style of poetry is welcome, from traditional sonnets and haikus to free verse and experimental forms. We value originality and the ability to evoke emotion and thought through your words. Here are some helpful suggestions to get you started:

Consider writing about personal experiences or emotions that have deeply impacted you.
Experiment with different poetic forms and structures to find what best conveys your message.
Use vivid imagery and descriptive language to create a strong sense of place and feeling.
Read your poem aloud to catch the rhythm and flow, making adjustments as needed.

While we encourage creative freedom, please ensure that your poem is respectful and does not contain offensive content. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all participants.

Competition Details

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2024
Theme: Open (any subject or style)
Entry Fee: £5
Prizes:
- 1st Place: £100
- 2nd Place: £50
- 3rd Place: £10

Competition Rules

Poems must be received on or before Sunday August 31, 2024 at 11:59pm British Summer Time.
All poems must be the original work of the entrant and should not have been previously published, accepted for publication by a magazine, nor entered in other competitions.
The length of each poem must not exceed 40 lines.
Each individual poem must be submitted using the entry form below.
Copyright remains with the author, but this competition reserves the right to have entries performed or published on the internet, in an anthology or used for publicity purposes at any stage in the future.
Poems once submitted cannot be changed or altered in any way.
Competitors will be informed of the results by the second week of October.
Competitors have to be over the age of 18 at the time of entering the competition.
The decision of the judge is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Entries not complying with competition rules will be disqualified.

How to Submit

Please pay the £5 entry fee before submitting your poem:

After you have paid, fill out the form below to submit your poem:

Contact Us

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