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Author: Nichola May

Candlestick Press Christmas 2026 competition

January 5, 2026 ~ Nichola May

Candlestick Press are holding a competition to gather submissions for their Christmas 2026 pamphlet. Entries must be on the theme of "Christmas party" and a maximum of 35 lines, including title and stanza breaks. Closing date is 14 February 2026. To enter, purchase a pamphlet from their website (£6.95 plus postage) between 1 January and … Continue reading Candlestick Press Christmas 2026 competition

And Other Poems submissions window open

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 ~ Nichola May

Submissions of poetry are welcomed by Any Other Poems online magazine between 1 and 31st January. Poems must be previously unpublished, online or in print. Simultaneous submissions are accepted. AOP charge a fee of £2 per submission of up to four poems. Further details can be found here.

Anthropocene Magazine free submissions this month

December 2, 2025December 1, 2025 ~ Nichola May

Free submissions will be open for the whole of of December. Submissions will be read by the Guest Editor, Montreal-based poet, H.R. Link. Further details can be found on the Anthropocene website here

Verve Poet of the Festival competition opens 1st December

November 28, 2025 ~ Nichola May

This year's Verve Poet of the Festival competition will be judged by Victoria Kennefick. The theme is "Love". Submissions cost £6 for the first poem (£14 for 3, £19 for 5). First prize is £500 and the winning poem becomes the poem of the festival. Further details can be found here

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