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 Published and unpublished writers are invited to submit between 3-5 poems for the poetry award, and a short story of up to 2,500 words for … Continue reading Mairtín Crawford Awards for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.
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Candlestick Press Christmas 2026 competition
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
Verve Poet of the Festival competition opens 1st December
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
Rialto Nature and Place Competition now open
The annual Rialto Nature and Place Poetry Competition is now open for entries. With a deadline of 1 April 2026, there is plenty of time to submit to the competition. Poems must be no longer than 40 lines and can be about any aspect of nature or place. Entry fee is £7 for the first … Continue reading Rialto Nature and Place Competition now open
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