In partnership with the National Poetry Centre, The After the End project are inviting poem entries on the theme of "after the end". Poems can explore "the temporal, ethical, social, or emotional dimensions of endings". Poems must be a maximum of 40 lines, although submissions can also be in the format of a spoken word … Continue reading After the End 2026 Poetry Competition
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Candlestick Press competition: Moon
Candlestick Press have opened a competition for their next poetry pamphlet titled "Ten Poems about the Moon". The deadline is 26 October 2026. Submissions should be a max of 35 lines, including title and stanza breaks. To enter, purchase a pamphlet from the website (£6.95 plus postage) during the competition entry period. Purchasing one pamphlet … Continue reading Candlestick Press competition: Moon
Mairtín Crawford Awards for Poetry and Short Story 2026 – deadline 11 March.
The Crescent Arts Centre Mairtín Crawford Awards for Poetry and Short Story 2026 are aimed at writers working towards their first full collection of poetry, short stories, or a novel. Published and unpublished writers are invited to submit between 3-5 poems for the poetry award, and a short story of up to 2,500 words for … Continue reading Mairtín Crawford Awards for Poetry and Short Story 2026 – deadline 11 March.
Hedgehog Poetry Press announce their cult club Christmas card challenge
Hedgehog Poetry Press have released a challenge, for their Cult Club member poets only, to submit a short poem ("8 lines-ish") to be printed in their Christmas cards. The best poem submitted by the deadline, 31 October, will win the poet a 'posh hamper'. The poem should convey something that will make people smile. Further … Continue reading Hedgehog Poetry Press announce their cult club Christmas card challenge
