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National Poetry Competition 2024

18 Jun — 31 Oct 2024

The National Poetry Competition, run by The Poetry Society since 1978, is one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem.

First prize £5,000, second prize £2,000, third prize £1,000, commended prizes £500.

Judged by Stephen Sexton, Romalyn Ante, John McAuliffe.

Open to all poets worldwide aged 18+.

 

Find out more about National Poetry Competition 2024
Entry fee: £8 first poem | £5 each subsequent poem
Adults