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Whispering Wisdom Poetry Prize

Closing date: Fri 31 Oct 2025

Whispering Wisdom is now open for submissions for their second poetry competition on the theme of Love.

Entrants are welcome to submit previously unpublished poems of up to 15 lines (excluding title and line breaks) written in the English language.

There are three cash prizes of £25 (3rd), £25 (2nd), and £100 (1st). There is an additional cash prize of £25 for a winning poet based in Fylde. Winners and a selection of shortlisted poems will also be published on the Whispering Wisdom website and social media.​

Judges: David M Garnett, Peter Devonald, Chris Allen

Find out more about Whispering Wisdom Poetry Prize
Entry fee: £5 per submission
Adults