The annual international poetry competition associated with the Cheltenham Poetry Festival is now open. Poems must be in English and previously unpublished. Poems can be up to 50 lines. Entry fees are £4 per poem (3 for £10, 5 for £15). The theme is open and poets can enter as many submissions as they want. … Continue reading Cheltenham Poetry Festival poetry competition now open
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Scottish Wildlife Trust ‘from source to sea’ competition – deadline soon
The deadline for Words of the Wild Competition, ends soon, on 12 July. The competition, run by The Scottish Wildlife Trust in association with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival is on the theme From source to sea. Submissions must clearly show a connection with Scottish nature and a close link to the theme.Entries are free … Continue reading Scottish Wildlife Trust ‘from source to sea’ competition – deadline soon
Sussex Poetry Competition opens in July
Brighton & Hove Arts Council will open this year’s Sussex Poetry Competition in July. Poets must have been born, lived, worked or studied in Sussex. First prize is £1000 and there are 6 other prizes. Students in full time education with links to Sussex can enter the student competition for free. Brighton & Hove buses … Continue reading Sussex Poetry Competition opens in July
Poetry Society members competition opens today
The autumn Poetry Society competition opens today for members only. Members can submit up to 2 poems, each a maximum of 40 lines, by the deadline of 1 August 2025. The theme is 'clearing', which can be interpreted as a noun or a verb. Entries are via Submittable. For more information see here.

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