June, 2025
Event Details
The Poetry London Prize is a major, internationally renowned award for a single outstanding poem. The contest is organized by Poetry London, a literary magazine based in London. It is
Event Details
The Poetry London Prize is a major, internationally renowned award for a single outstanding poem. The contest is organized by Poetry London, a literary magazine based in London. It is open to poets anywhere in the world.
Poems must be in English. Entries must not have been previously published or self-published, in print or online, or have won a prize in another competition.
The maximum length is 80 lines.
This year’s judge is Victoria Kennefick.
FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.
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